Forward Looking
Setting the course for growth
The government is readying a slew of reforms for the power sector as it begins its new […]
Specials
Forward Looking
New Model
NTPC, Powergrid form a pan-Indian discom to aid distribution reforms
Power sector behemoths Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) and NTPC Limited have come together to […]
Technology Transition
Regulatory challenges for smart metering
In the past decade or so, metering has witnessed the deployment of various technologies. Prior to 2006, […]
Strong Offshore Winds
Developing countries present a huge untapped potential
Offshore wind power is emerging as the most rapidly developing source of clean energy globally, with increasing […]
Budget Promises
A special package and reforms for the power sector
The recently presented Union Budget 2019-20 has been satisfactory for the power sector. One of the key […]
A Silver Lining
Revised RBI guidelines give breathing space to lenders and gencos
Banks now have more leeway in dealing with defaulters with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) coming […]
Interview with PFC’s Palka Sahni
“We have reached out to 30 million urban users”
Launched in December 2014, the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) is aimed at strengthening the sub-transmission and […]
Relief for Gencos
CERC approves compensation to GWEL for shortage in linkage coal
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently allowed GMR Warora Energy Limited (GWEL) compensation for the […]
Useful Waste
Recent initiatives spur growth in the WtE segment
Energy generation from municipal solid waste is still at a nascent stage. While the uptake of waste-to-energy […]
State Aid
Draft PSDF regulations to expedite disbursement of funds
The Power System Development Fund (PSDF) was constituted in June 2010 with the notification of the Power […]
Rich Resources, Poor Performance
New study evaluates gaps in the Northeast’s power infrastructure
The Northeast’s power system remains small and largely underdeveloped. Generation capacity in the region stands at less […]
Gas Support
A good peaking power option in a growing renewables’ scenario
The changing role of various energy sources in meeting the power demand is driving India’s energy transition. […]
Cleaning Up
Global economies explore coal exit strategies for a cleaner future
A number of countries in the world are undergoing an energy transition and have set targets for […]
Green Dividends
Draft national strategic plan to give a fresh impetus to energy efficiency efforts
India has committed itself to reducing its emissions intensity by 33-35 per cent by 2030 and to […]
Auction Outcome
Higher tariffs discovered in Pilot Scheme-II
The second round of auction for procuring 2,500 MW of power from coal-based gencos under the central […]
Flexible Operations
CEA comes out with recommendations for TPPs
India aims to achieve 175 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2022. While this is expected […]
A Good Option
Compressed biogas offers a feasible alternative to CNG
Biogas is produced naturally through a process of anaerobic decomposition from waste/biomass sources such as agricultural residue, […]
Fresh Hope
Cabinet approves relief measures for the thermal and hydropower segments
It was a month of hectic policy action for the power sector. The government made two key […]
Coal Initiatives
Government efforts to improve supply position
Coal is the most dominant fuel for power generation in India. However, while coal production has been […]
Clean Mobility
FAME II to drive India’s EV growth
Approved by the union cabinet on March 1, 2019, the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles […]