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The nuclear power generation segment in India has witnessed slow growth until now. However, recent developments, including the government’s aim to secure $26 billion in private investment, indicate that there could be winds of change […]

India’s myriad climate change mitigation initiatives are aimed at achieving the goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. A report titled, “Synchronising energy transitions toward possible Net Zero for India: Affordable and clean energy for all”, […]

Coal remains a critical fuel source for India’s growing economy. The power sector accounts for the lion’s share of coal offtake and has seen a significant rise in coal consumption and supply in recent years. […]

REC Limited has unveiled the third edition of the consumer services rating of discoms (CSRD) for fiscal year 2022-23. This initiative is designed to empower discoms by enabling them to assess their performance across various […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]