The conventional power generation segment continues to be the mainstay of the power sector, accounting for over 70 per cent of the total power consumption in the country. However, the build-up of stressed assets has […]
The Indian electricity transmission segment has been constantly evolving in line with the increasing power demand and the changing energy mix due to the influx of renewables. Going forward, an investment of Rs 2.6 trillion […]
The distribution segment has reported mixed performance over the past year with near 100 per cent electrification under Saubhagya and a decline in operational and financial losses under the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) being […]
India’s renewable energy sector has come a long way over the past decade with the government and the industry taking several major initiatives. These include the National Solar Mission, the solar parks scheme, solar rooftop […]
In 2018-19, around 100.84 BUs of electricity was traded by trading licensees through bilateral transactions and power exchanges, an increase of 16 per cent over the previous year. In addition, a strong compound annual growth […]
The past year was marked by key policy and regulatory developments across various segments in the power sector. Some of the positive developments in the generation segment were the grant of cabinet approval for the […]
In a major positive for the power generation segment, the new letter of credit (LC) mechanism has kicked in from August 1, 2019. The order requires discoms to open and maintain an adequate LC as […]
The power sector is evolving rapidly with renewables replacing thermal power across the world. A sharp reduction in the capital cost of renewable energy technologies, especially solar, and the growing commercialisation of battery energy storage […]
In the past couple of years, the central government has undertaken a number of initiatives to augment coal production and enhance its availability across thermal power plants (TPPs) in the country. Although coal production has […]
Australia has been witnessing a transition towards clean energy sources. The country’s electricity generation is evolving from its historic reliance on coal to a more diverse mix, which incorporates renewable energy sources such as wind […]
The government is readying a slew of reforms for the power sector as it begins its new term, including a five-year roadmap for the sector. The plan is important given that it will define a […]
Power sector behemoths Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) and NTPC Limited have come together to form a joint venture (JV) for undertaking distribution operations. The JV company, National Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), has […]
In the past decade or so, metering has witnessed the deployment of various technologies. Prior to 2006, electromechanical meters dominated the scene. The focus then shifted to automated meter reading (AMR) and then to advanced […]
Offshore wind power is emerging as the most rapidly developing source of clean energy globally, with increasing maturity and a promising future. The global offshore wind market has grown exponentially since 2011, reaching 23 GW […]
The recently presented Union Budget 2019-20 has been satisfactory for the power sector. One of the key announcements for the sector has been the introduction of tariff and structural reforms. In her maiden budget, the […]
Banks now have more leeway in dealing with defaulters with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) coming out with a diluted version of its February 2018 circular on defaulting companies, which was struck down by […]
Launched in December 2014, the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) is aimed at strengthening the sub-transmission and distribution networks in urban areas. Palka Sahni, executive director, IPDS, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), talks about the progress […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently allowed GMR Warora Energy Limited (GWEL) compensation for the shortage of linkage coal beyond March 31, 2017. The CERC’s order, passed on May 16, 2019, is deemed […]
Energy generation from municipal solid waste is still at a nascent stage. While the uptake of waste-to-energy (WtE) projects in the country has increased in recent years, capacity addition in the segment has not picked […]
The Power System Development Fund (PSDF) was constituted in June 2010 with the notification of the Power System Development Fund Regulations by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The regulations aimed to deal with the […]
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