India’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a robust increase in power demand and a strong push towards renewable energy sources. In response to this growing demand, the thermal power sector has […]
A resilient power distribution network is crucial for meeting India’s growing electricity demand and addressing evolving consumer needs. As electricity consumption rises, the distribution system needs to be capable of ensuring reliable and uninterrupted supply. […]
India’s renewable energy sector is undergoing a transformation, driven by ambitious government policies, significant investments and technological advancements. As the world’s third-largest energy consumer, India’s shift towards clean energy is crucial for global climate action. […]
The past year was marked by important policy and regulatory developments. In the generation segment, a key announcement has been the tariff-based competitive guidelines for the procurement of stored energy from pumped storage plants (PSPs), […]
India’s power sector is shifting from long-term generation contracts to short-term and spot electricity markets, driven by factors such as falling solar and wind costs, national renewable energy targets, renewable purchase obligations, coal allocation flexibility […]
India’s transmission sector is currently marked by substantial infrastructure expansion and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, positioning the country’s electricity grid as one of the largest synchronous grids globally. The sector has played a key […]
The generation segment is undergoing a significant transformation, with renewable energy rapidly overtaking thermal power in the installed capacity mix. The renewable energy installations continue to grow at a rapid pace, with 18 GW added […]
The power trading segment has been playing a significant role in easing the purchase and sale of thermal and renewable energy. The trading market witnessed several key developments during the past year including the introduction […]
The policy and regulatory developments in the past year demonstrate the government’s focus on integrating larger volumes of renewable energy sources and strengthening the distribution segment to improve end-user satisfaction. The country’s green energy commitment […]
Hydropower, as a source of green energy brings advantages such as energy storage, flexibility and continuous power generation, effectively addressing peak-hour demands. The hydropower segment is crucial for fulfilling climate change commitments and reaching the […]
The health of the power distribution segment remains critical as India seeks to achieve ambitious energy transition targets of expanding its renewable energy installed capacity. Despite significant progress, the power distribution segment in India faces […]
India’s transmission segment has made remarkable progress over the years, evolving from a fragmented network into a well-integrated and interconnected grid. The segment has achieved notable progress both in terms of expanding the physical infrastructure […]
India’s generation mix is witnessing a major shift from fossil fuels to renewables. As of August 2023, the country’s installed capacity stands at 424 GW, with conventional sources (thermal and nuclear) and renewable energy sources […]
The Indian power sector is at the cusp of a new era, as renewable energy grows and the role of thermal power evolves to meet emerging requirements. Undoubtedly, thermal power remains imperative to meet the […]
Renewable energy sources have been increasingly adopted for building a sustainable future in India’s energy landscape. This transformation took time to develop; it is the product of coordinated efforts by the government, business and scholars, […]
Power markets have emerged as a key driver and enabler as India charts its transition to a carbon-neutral future. Offering a spectrum of products with flexibility, competitive prices, transparency, payment security, risk management and greater […]
The renewable energy sector in India has been growing consistently over the past few years. As of August 2022, the country’s installed renewable energy capacity stood at approximately 116 GW, accounting for around 29 per […]
The distribution segment has continued to be the centrepiece of government reforms and schemes in the power sector for many years. These have helped improve the segment’s performance in terms of reduction in financial and […]
In the past one year, the power sector has witnessed several policy and regulatory measures being taken by the central government. Several of these were focused on the generation segment. A key policy development was […]
The Indian power transmission segment is set for a phase of accelerated growth, mainly driven by the need to evacuate large-scale renewables. With India targeting to meet 50 per cent of its energy needs from […]
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