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In April 2021, the Ministry of Power (MoP) released the draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2021, in accordance with Section 3 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The policy is being updated after a long gap […]
In a significant development, power transmission major Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has commenced its asset monetisation drive by launching the initial public offering (IPO) of its maiden infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) – […]
The government recently launched the Gram Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All (UJALA) programme – an ambitious scheme to provide the world’s cheapest light emitting diode (LED) bulbs in rural areas. This unique and […]
The pilot security constrained economic despatch (SCED) has helped gain experience in the scope of optimisation at the interstate generating station (ISGS) level and has proved to be an important tool in optimising available resources […]
The government regards the country’s electric vehicle (EV) industry as a sunrise sector, and has been taking several policy actions to promote its large-scale adoption. Its latest initiative is a unique campaign, launched last month […]
Back in March 2019, the government had introduced key measures to promote the hydropower segment, including two key announcements – the classification of large hydro projects as renewable energy sources and the introduction of a […]
Back in 1997, Essar Power commissioned India’s first independent power plant, with a capacity of 515 MW, based on combined cycle technology, at Hazira for supplying power to the Gujarat State Transmission Utility and Essar […]
Renewable energy has grown at a considerable pace over the past few years with renewable capacity addition, especially solar, exceeding thermal. India’s installed renewable power capacity (excluding large hydro) has quadrupled over the decade to […]
Decentralised solar power plants can be a viable and attractive proposition for discoms, believes Rajat Sud, managing director, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The company has installed 77 MW of decentralised solar capacity till date […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently notified the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, laying down the minimum standards of service for power supply to consumers across the country. The rules, which put consumers […]
India has an ambitious renewable energy target of 175 GW of capacity by 2022. Improving the flexibility of coal-based power plants is thus an important component of the transformation of the energy system as a […]
India’s renewable power capacity is the fourth largest in the world. The renewable energy capacity addition has been exceeding fossil fuel-based capacity since 2017, with the country’s renewable energy capacity expected to more than double […]
The issue of power subsidies for the agricultural sector has engaged Indian policymakers for a long time. According to the World Bank’s estimates, 14-42 per cent of power sold in India is accounted for by […]
Back in May 2020, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced plans to privatise seven electricity distribution departments/companies of the union territories (UTs). Going ahead with plans to privatise them by as early as 2020-21, […]
The sector’s immediate response to the pandemic has been good, but distribution reforms will be crucial to address the chronic challenges, believes Praveer Sinha, chief executive officer and managing director, Tata Power. At a recent […]
IndiGrid is India’s first power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), set up in October 2016, and is backed by marquee global investors like KKR and GIC. It currently owns Rs 122 billion worth of assets […]
The power generation segment has grown at a rapid pace over the past few years, but the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns have severely affected electricity demand. This has led to a drastic reduction in […]
The Indian electricity grid has been able to maintain robust and reliable operations despite the fall in power demand due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown. While thermal power generation has been […]
Adani Power Limited is rapidly expanding its generation footprint with high-value acquisitions. Recently, the company received the green signal from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for acquiring a 49 per cent stake in […]
The lockdown following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which significantly slowed down economic activity in the country, has had a profound impact on the power sector. There are visible signs of strain in the […]
