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Demand Uptick: Key drivers and initiatives to meet the growing power requirement

August 10, 2026

India’s electricity demand has expanded significantly over the past few years, reflecting the country’s economic growth, rising electrification levels and increasing energy consumption across sectors. A major milestone was achieved on May 21, 2026, when […]

Nuclear Ambitions: Building capacity for a low-carbon future

August 10, 2026

Nuclear energy is gaining prominence as a reliable source of round-the-clock, low-carbon power that complements India’s growing renewable energy capacity. Following the announcement of the government’s target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity […]

Building on Data: Increasing digitalisation across infrastructure sectors

August 10, 2026

India’s infrastructure development is running at a scale few economies have ever attempted simultaneously, with expressways, metro rails, dedicated freight corridors, ports, tunnels all under construction at once. This pace has forced a parallel shift. […]

Towards a Cleaner Mix: Recent trends and developments in the power generation segment

July 3, 2026

India’s power generation sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid renewable energy expansion and growing electricity demand. While coal-based generation continues to play a critical role in ensuring grid reliability and meeting baseload […]

Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s wind energy segment has witnessed a notable uptick in capacity addition”

July 3, 2026

At a recent industry event, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, outlined the government’s vision for accelerating wind energy development alongside broader renewable energy expansion. […]

Integrated Transmission System: Efforts to improve grid stability and reliability

July 3, 2026

The power transmission infrastructure is the backbone supporting the transmission of electricity from generators to end-consumers, underscoring grid security and reliability. India’s transmission system has evolved through large-scale transmission project buildouts, greater interregional capacity and […]

Trading Trends: Shift to market-based solutions

July 3, 2026

India’s power market continued to deepen in 2025-26, supported by growing electricity demand, rising renewable energy integration and a series of regulatory initiatives aimed at enhancing market efficiency and flexibility. Short-term transactions accounted for nearly […]

Modernising Distribution: Policy reforms and digitalisation initiatives

July 3, 2026

Being the last leg in the electricity supply chain, the power distribution sector plays a critical role in determining the overall health of the power sector. Since the performance of distribution utilities ultimately affects the […]

Solar Shines: Record capacity additions and diversification drive sector growth

July 3, 2026

Solar energy has firmly established itself as the backbone of India’s renewable energy mix, growing from a marginal contributor a decade ago to the single largest source of clean power capacity in the country. As […]

The Wind Turns: Signs of revival in the sector

July 3, 2026

India’s wind power sector has regained momentum, recording its highest annual additions in nearly a decade. During 2025-26, the country added 6.05 GW of new wind capacity, exceeding the previous peak of around 5.5 GW […]

Levelling Up: Green hydrogen activity gathers momentum

July 3, 2026

The green hydrogen and ammonia market in India continues to expand, supported by a growing project pipeline, supply agreements, investments in manufacturing and policy initiatives. Project activity in the country now spans green hydrogen production, […]

Growing Pipeline: Battery storage market moves towards larger-scale deployment

July 3, 2026

India’s battery energy storage system (BESS) is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified guidelines for its 500 MW pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme, with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) as the nodal agency. The mechanism […]

Strategic Framework: CEA releases the National Adequacy Plan up to 2035-36

June 5, 2026

India’s power sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by rising electricity demand, economic growth and a shift towards cleaner energy sources. In this landscape, balancing sustainability with reliable and affordable power supply has become […]

Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient

May 5, 2026

While India’s renewable energy capacity is growing rapidly, this alone is not sufficient to achieve the energy transition; supplying clean energy reliably, securely and affordably requires a transformation of the grid and a shift towards […]

Ramping Up: Maharashtra takes initiatives to meet its long-term renewables targets

May 5, 2026

Maharashtra’s electricity demand has been rising steadily in recent years, driven by growing industrial activity, urbanisation and increasing energy consumption across sectors. Electricity consumption in the state has increased from 150,764 MUs in 2022-23 to […]

Power Priority: Energy security takes centre stage at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

April 6, 2026

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 opened at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on March 19, 2026. The event was inaugurated by Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs; Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New […]

IES Blueprint: India Energy Stack seeks to create an interoperable electricity ecosystem

April 6, 2026

Marking a significant step towards creating a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector, the Ministry of Power has released Version 0.3 of the India Energy Stack (IES) architecture and strategy documents. The strategy […]