Recently, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued draft revised guidelines on type tests and the model quality assurance plan for major power sector equipment. The drafts comprise the Guidelines for Type Tests for Major Equipment […]
In a push to accelerate India’s decarbonisation goals and increase renewables consumption, the Ministry of Power (MoP), in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), has issued a draft renewable consumption obligation (RCO) notification […]
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has directed electricity regulatory commissions across India to strictly limit the creation of regulatory assets and ensure their time-bound liquidation. In line with the amended electricity rules, the […]
India’s compressed biogas (CBG) sector is gaining traction, backed by abundant biomass availability, supportive policy interventions, the need for sustainable waste management and a growing emphasis on domestic energy security. The sector is seen as […]
The global energy landscape is going through a structural shift. With the adoption of a joint road map at the meeting of BRICS’ energy ministers in Brazil this year, the bloc is set to redefine […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released its latest report on failures in extra high voltage (EHV) transmission line towers across India, covering incidents from January to December 2024. The report highlights key structural, environmental […]
India’s power sector has been undergoing a digital transformation. While a range of technologies across the value chain have been deployed, most implementations have remained siloed – limiting their collective impact and resulting in fragmented […]
Competition and choice are relatively new concepts for Indian consumers. Till not too long ago, electricity, like many other public utility services, was under the monopoly of local distribution companies, which were the sole suppliers […]
A review of data by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) indicates that power demand grew by a moderate 3 per cent year on year in FY 2025, compared to FY 2024 when power demand grew […]
In a significant move to accelerate India’s transition towards a cleaner power system and promote storage, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced two key policy updates aimed at promoting the deployment of storage systems. […]
In a landmark move to deepen power markets and provide effective price risk hedging tools, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted regulatory approval to the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the […]
Egypt’s Integrated and Sustainable Energy Strategy until 2040 aims to secure electricity supply, diversify energy sources and maximise the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the energy mix to reach 42 per cent by […]
Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is an innovative concept that allows individuals and companies to buy and sell electricity directly with one another. Peers are electricity users and prosumers connected through electricity infrastructure. These participants may […]
To address growing environmental concerns, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) mandated the installation of flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) systems in coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) under the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, […]
Nigeria’s electricity sector has been grappling with significant challenges, including insufficient generation capacity, severe electricity shortages, an underperforming transmission grid and frequent, long blackouts. To address these, the country is undertaking reforms to turn the […]
In a recent development in operationalising the compliance market, in April 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the draft notification introducing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Target Rules, 2025, as […]
India’s electricity demand is expanding with the rising urbanisation, digitalisation and increasing electrification of industries as well as transport, leading to the need for power infrastructure augmentation across all verticals – generation, transmission and distribution. […]
Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) are an important tool for accelerating renewable energy adoption, driving the decarbonisation of commercial and industrial operations, and supporting organisations in achieving their renewable energy goals. They are particularly relevant […]
Nuclear energy is emerging as the cornerstone of India’s long-term energy strategy. The government has launched the Nuclear Energy Mission, setting a target of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. Besides, it is […]
As India approaches the summer of 2025, the central government is proactively implementing measures to ensure a stable and sufficient coal supply to meet the anticipated surge in electricity demand. The government’s strategic initiatives focus […]
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