India has set a target to increase the share of gas in energy consumption from the current 7 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. According to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, the […]
Offshore wind (OSW) energy continues to grow in the US Atlantic, complementing the national goal of deploying 30 GW of OSW energy by 2030, which will unlock a pathway to 110 GW or more capacity […]
The government has launched a landmark scheme for the rooftop solar segment – PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 750 billion until 2025-26, aims to provide free electricity […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently published the 12th edition of the Annual Integrated Rating Report for the review year 2022-23, with insights and ratings on the operational and financial performance of around 72 discoms. […]
As India’s energy demands continue to grow, the country has recognised the need to diversify its energy mix and incorporate more renewable energy sources. In this context, the Ministry of Power introduced the Green Energy […]
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the US’ first Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-approved regional transmission organisation, has released its approved 2023 MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP23). The scale and pace of grid evolution in […]
India’s transmission network is growing rapidly to support the increasing power demand and the expanding power generation capacity in the country. In recent years, the growth in the transmission system has been characterised by not […]
Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy is emerging as a key energy source, on par with thermal, hydro and nuclear power, for meeting baseload requirements. India has ongoing plans for significant capacity additions in non-renewable sources till […]
The power distribution sector of India is a crucial link in the electricity supply value chain. It has been facing challenges such as unreliable power supply, high aggregate and technical (AT&C) losses, old and overloaded […]
In line with its green energy commitments and target to achieve net zero by 2070, the government announced several new measures promoting sustainable energy and electric mobility in the interim budget 2024-25. Two noteworthy announcements […]
Australia has been actively transitioning towards achieving a net zero economy by 2050. The government has increased the interim 2030 emissions reduction goal to 43 per cent (from the 2005 level), supported by an 82 […]
India’s smart metering market is on the cusp of exponential growth. Following the success of various pilot projects across the country and positive outcomes for stakeholders, the pace of smart meter awards and installation is […]
The shift towards clean energy is essential for India to meet its climate change commitments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, this transition requires securing reliable and affordable supplies of critical minerals, which serve as […]
The US is focusing on modernising its electric grid through dedicated funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law [BIL]) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Independent estimates […]
With the surging power demand in the country, a recent report from Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) titled “Electricity Demand Patterns Analysis” provides insights into consumer demand and examines national-regional- and state-level electricity consumption […]
The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023, had a couple of firsts to its credit. The first-ever Global Stocktake (GST), which was conducted at […]
The increasing integration of wind and solar power into the Indian electricity grid poses challenges for reliable operations. Grid events broadly caused by transmission system faults external to or within a renewable energy plant, transmission […]
The Ministry of Power has initiated the development of the “Indian Carbon Market” (ICM) under the purview of the Energy Conservation Act (2001) and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to further its achievement of Nationally […]
Europe is pursuing one of the world’s most ambitious climate and energy goals. To help deliver the objectives of the European Commission’s (EC) European Green Deal of carbon neutrality by 2050; REPowerEU Plan to end […]
Propelled by economic growth, India’s electricity demand is growing by leaps and bounds. In October 2023, power demand recorded an increase of 21 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous year, while in […]
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