Easing the Stress
Key policy and regulatory reforms
The past year was marked by several important policy and regulatory developments across various segments in the […]
STATE OF THE SECTOR
Easing the Stress
Growth Hiatus
Temporary lull in renewables’ activity
The renewable energy sector in India has been growing consistently over the past few years. As of […]
Distribution Stimulus
Will it help the segment stage a recovery?
Electricity distribution continues to be the weakest link in the power sector. High aggregate technical and commercial […]
Transmission Update
Ramping up to integrate renewables
The Indian electricity transmission sector is gearing up to face the challenges posed by the changing power […]
Balance of Power
Trends and developments in power generation
The power generation segment has grown at a rapid pace over the past few years, but the […]
Covid Disruption
Sector attempts to recover from the crisis
Power utilities in India have done their job throughout the Covid-19 crisis by keeping the lights on […]
Privatisation Path
Opportunities and challenges for discoms in UTs
Over the years, the power distribution segment has been plagued with issues such as weak financial performance, […]
Future of Coal
Thermal power to play a balancing role as renewables’ share rises
With the growing integration of renewables and a changing energy mix, the role of coal-based generation is […]
Shift in Strategy
Discoms look for greater flexibility in power procurement
The power procurement strategies of distribution utilities are undergoing a structural change as they increasingly encounter challenges […]
The Green Way
Power majors adopt renewables as their central theme for growth
The demand for green energy continues to grow in India as well as globally, as countries focus […]
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 […]
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 […]