In a power transmission and distribution network, cables and conductors are among the most critical components. They form the backbone of the power sector. Any failure within this network can disrupt power evacuation and affect […]
To address growing environmental concerns, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) mandated the installation of flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) systems in coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) under the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, […]
The Indian power sector has seen substantial developments over the past year, reflecting both progress and challenges in its ongoing energy transition. Power demand has been growing and the peak demand has risen to 250 […]
The power sector has undergone a transformation over the past year, driven by the increasing integration of renewables, the emergence of new sources of clean energy and a more mature electricity grid. The sector has […]
In a recent interview with Power Line, Ghanshyam Prasad, chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), discussed the progress made by the power sector over the years and his outlook for energy transition. He also spoke about […]
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 […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently released a report on the optimal generation capacity mix for 2029-30. It is a revised version of the Report on the Optimal Generation Capacity Mix for 2029-30, which was […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a report on optimal generation capacity mix for 2029-30. As per the report, the likely installed capacity by the end of the year 2029-30 will be 777,144 MW. […]
At the COP26 conference, India pledged to increase its non-fossil fuel capacity to 500 GW, meet 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030, and achieve net zero by 2070. Hence, […]
The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years to cater to the rise in generation capacity and power demand, making the country’s electricity grid one of the largest synchronous grids in the […]
In the Indian power sector, a substantial increase in renewable energy capacity has been planned, which would significantly alter the energy mix and the energy market scenario in the country. The rapid increase in renewable […]
India aims to achieve 175 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2022. While this is expected to lower carbon emissions and help meet the growing energy demand, the integration of renewables into the grid […]
The absence of a hydropower policy that comprehensively addresses the woes of this segment has been one of the biggest areas of contention for the industry. As a result, growth in the segment has been […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently introduced draft amendments to the Electricity Rules 2005 ,(existing rules) related to captive generating plants (CGPs) and has sought comments from stakeholders. Earlier, the draft amendments that were […]
In a significant policy development this month that came as a big relief to thermal power plant (TPP) owners, the government has issued a notification stating that investments in the installation of emission control technologies […]
The increasing influx of renewables, greater variability in load and varied sources of generation have necessitated greater flexibility and automation in grid operations and stepping up the smart grid efforts for dynamic monitoring of grid […]
The monitoring of coal supply to thermal power plants (TPPs) is crucial to identify the plants facing shortages so that supply can be prioritised accordingly. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) monitors the daily coal stock […]
Around 73 per cent of the country’s hydropower potential aggregating 148 GW is concentrated in five states – Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka and Uttarakhand. Amongst these, Arunachal Pradesh has the highest […]
The hydropower segment in India has consistently fallen short of achieving the prescribed capacity addition targets every year since 2008-09. During the Twelfth Plan period (2012-17), around 5,479 MW of capacity was added against the […]
Coal-based power plants account for around 75 per cent of India’s thermal power generation and a significant share of carbon emissions. According to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), carbon dioxide (CO2) […]
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