The American electric grid stands at an inflection point. As the nation’s energy landscape undergoes its most profound transformation in generations, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has unveiled its 2025 Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP25), […]
The flexible operation of thermal power plants (TPPs) has emerged as a key concern amid the rapid transformation of India’s power system. As renewable energy capacity expands at an accelerated pace and variability becomes a […]
Marking a significant step towards creating a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector, the Ministry of Power has released Version 0.3 of the India Energy Stack (IES) architecture and strategy documents. The strategy […]
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has released a discussion paper examining the possible applications of grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology in the Indian power system. As India moves towards its target of achieving 500 GW […]
Europe’s energy transition has reached a critical juncture where the availability, resilience and integration of energy infrastructure have become as vital as large-scale deployment of renewable energy generation itself. In the dynamic geopolitical and economic […]
Gujarat has been an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early as 1993, which […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has proposed amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005 to ease compliance for captive power projects. Issued for stakeholder consultation, the draft seeks to resolve ambiguities in the captive framework, reduce […]
The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, a landmark document aimed at steering India’s power sector towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Once finalised, the policy will replace […]
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India [SHANTI] Bill, 2025, marks a decisive shift in India’s approach to civil nuclear energy. Passed by Parliament, the bill repeals the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, […]
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as a critical enabler of India’s energy transition as the power system grapples with rising renewable energy penetration and associated grid stability challenges. With the rapid expansion of […]
The US is witnessing an unprecedented rise in electricity demand, driven by artificial intelligence (AI)-based data centres, semiconductor fabrication plants and other energy-intensive industries, which are straining the existing transmission and interconnection infrastructure. In line […]
Sustainability has become a defining pillar of India’s fast growing data centre ecosystem. Over the past few years, the conversation has expanded far beyond standalone green power procurement to a broader evaluation of long-term decarbonisation […]
The US is facing unprecedented growth in electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres, advanced manufacturing facilities, semiconductor fabrication plants, and other large energy users. This growth has exposed gaps in existing infrastructure, such […]
According to the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) 2024, released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the country will require capital investments worth Rs 9.16 trillion in the transmission sector till 2031-32. A large share of […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a Rs 6.42 trillion master plan for the evacuation of power from upcoming hydroelectric projects in the Brahmaputra basin. Based on the assessment of the region’s generation potential, […]
Biomass co-firing has become a viable transition pathway for India’s coal-based thermal fleet, enabling emissions reduction without extensive plant modifications. By replacing a portion of coal with biomass pellets, thermal power plants (TPPs) can lower […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council recently introduced two major reforms for the energy sector: restructuring the tax regime for coal and reducing GST rates for renewable energy equipment. These measures aim to rationalise […]
India aspires to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, but achieving this vision will require major structural shifts in the energy sector to meet rising demand and climate targets. As part of its global […]
For close to a decade, the UK has been considering introducing competitively appointed transmission owners (CATOs) in onshore electricity transmission, with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) initially discussing competitive tenders for onshore […]
The Ministry of Power has released the much-awaited draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill comes at a crucial juncture when the power sector is witnessing rapid transformation, driven by rising electricity demand, the growing […]
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