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 […]
Supported by strong policy frameworks and investments, India is rapidly scaling up its domestic solar manufacturing. One of the key policy initiatives in this space was the introduction of the Approved List of Models and […]
India’s power sector is undergoing a period of strong growth, marked by rising demand, record renewable capacity additions, evolving market mechanisms and rapid digital transformation. Demand continues to be driven by increasing electrification, expanding commercial […]
India’s power generation sector has undergone remarkable growth and transformation over the past decade, driven by sustained policy interventions, rapid renewable energy adoption and continued reliance on conventional sources. As of July 2025, the country’s […]
India’s transmission system is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by large-scale interstate and intra-state transmission system build-outs, increased interregional capacity and green energy evacuation initiatives. In recent years, transmission expansion has witnessed the addition of multi-gigawatt […]
The power distribution segment showed a mixed performance last year. While aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses increased to 16.12 per cent in FY 2024 from 15.36 per cent in FY 2023 due to a […]
India’s hydropower segment has witnessed a strong revival in capacity additions and generation over the past year, driven by the commissioning of key projects and accelerated development of pumped storage projects (PSPs). As of August […]
India’s renewable energy sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by ambitious government policies and significant investments across segments. The landscape is expanding beyond the well-established solar and wind segments, with increasing momentum across emerging […]
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