Aiming for a Step Change
Sector tackles new goals, and old problems too
The government began its new term on the front foot, raising the bar on the goals to […]
STATE OF THE SECTOR
Aiming for a Step Change
Energy Remix
Equations change as renewables’ share increases
In the past couple of years, renewable energy capacity has increased rapidly to occupy a sizeable portion […]
Distribution 2.0
Comprehensive reforms package in the works
The power ministry is preparing to launch the next set of reforms for the distribution segment. Over […]
Glimmer of Hope
Hydro gets some deserved attention
The flexibility offered by hydropower plants has significant value for secure and reliable operation of the grid, […]
Optimal Despatch
SCED pilot facilitates cost savings based on merit order
The Security Constrained Economic Despatch (SCED), which facilitates the supply of cheaper electricity based on merit order, has […]
Switching to Batteries
Increased focus on energy storage, EVs and charging infrastructure
As power systems transition to sustainable energy sources, two key technologies that are expected to gain traction […]
Generation Review
A slew of measures to ease stress in coal-based plants
The conventional power generation segment continues to be the mainstay of the power sector, accounting for over […]
Transmission Trends
Strengthening the grid to support renewable integration
The Indian electricity transmission segment has been constantly evolving in line with the increasing power demand and […]
Distribution Overview
Focused efforts pay off, but more remains to be done
The distribution segment has reported mixed performance over the past year with near 100 per cent electrification […]
Big Moves, Bigger Challenges
Can renewables overcome the prevailing uncertainty?
India’s renewable energy sector has come a long way over the past decade with the government and […]
Rise in Trading
Moving towards a more vibrant short-term market
In 2018-19, around 100.84 BUs of electricity was traded by trading licensees through bilateral transactions and power […]
Ringing in Reforms
Key policy and regulatory decisions in the past year
The past year was marked by key policy and regulatory developments across various segments in the power […]
Generation Roundup
Non-resolution of stressed assets weighs on the sector
Capacity addition by renewable energy sources continues to outpace that by conventional sources. In 2017-18, about 11,788 […]
Time for A Reboot
State of the sector
The sector appears to be consolidating the gains from recent reforms. Demand, which had been playing spoilsport, […]
Growth Positive
Transmission improves on the back of policy and regulatory developments
India’s power transmission segment is growing at an unprecedented pace mainly due to the thrust provided by […]
Will UDAY Deliver?
An update on the scheme’s progress over the past year
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) has been one of the biggest initiatives taken by the government […]
Distribution Progress
On the path to recovery
Despite a significant improvement in its overall performance, the power distribution segment continues to face challenges such […]
Redesigning the Market
CERC paper stresses the need for real-time power trading to fix energy imbalances
Power system and market reforms in India are essentially being driven by the large-scale integration of renewable […]
Plugging in Renewables
Good growth but transmission challenges remain
The government’s continued focus on solar and wind capacity addition has led to a remarkable increase in […]
Coal Concerns
Imports rise as domestic stocks plummet
In recent months, coal availability at thermal power plants (TPPs) in the country has been under pressure […]