India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase in which plant performance matters as much as plant commissioning. As of February 28, 2026, the country had 143.6 GW of solar capacity, 55.13 GW of wind […]
Operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies are central to the efficiency, availability and operating life of hydropower assets. Given the capital-intensive nature, long asset life and site-specific characteristics of hydropower projects, effective O&M practices are essential […]
Hydropower remains a cornerstone of India’s renewable energy mix, offering a unique combination of clean generation, grid stability and long-duration storage. Following a period of slowdown, the sector is regaining momentum, marked by rapid capacity […]
R.K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited (THDCIL), spoke to Power Line about the performance of the hydropower segment over the past one year, as well as the key issues and solutions to […]
India is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, but this growth brings a critical challenge – how to store intermittent renewable energy. Pumped storage projects (PSPs) are now being recognised as a viable and scalable […]
Hydropower continues to play a critical role in India’s energy transition, offering a reliable and renewable source of electricity, with grid-balancing capabilities. As of June 2025, India’s total installed hydropower capacity stood at 54,480.21 MW. […]
The growing momentum toward automation in power plants is being driven by rapid technological advancements, increasing financial viability and the need to optimise and enhance power generation efficiency. India has been witnessing a steady increase […]
The transition to clean energy, rising energy demand and the need for flexibility when integrating wind and solar power are expected to boost the hydropower sector. The digitalisation of hydropower plants is gaining traction to […]
India is the world’s third largest producer and consumer of electricity. The national electric grid has an installed capacity of 388.134 GW as of August 31, 2021. Renewable power plants, which also include large hydroelectric plants, constitute 37 per cent of India’s total installed capacity. […]
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 […]
With an installed hydropower capacity of 6,641 MW, NHPC is the largest hydropower generator in the country. The central sector utility accounts for nearly 15 per cent share in the country’s total installed hydropower capacity […]
The power sector has been one of the major contributors to the country’s total stressed assets. Muted power demand from distribution companies and the resulting lack of new power purchase agreements (PPAs) have added […]
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