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Coal Remains Key: Critical role in providing firm, continuous and flexible power

October 13, 2026

The role of thermal energy generation has been critical for maintaining grid stability and reliability, particularly during times of intermittent or diminished energy generation. The technological superiority of thermal generation in providing firm, continuous and […]

Finding the Right Balance: Solutions to address the land-energy debate

October 13, 2026

India’s rapid expansion of renewable energy and transmission projects requires large swathes of land. As the scale of land needed for both generation and transmission grows, it is essential to ensure fair and transparent compensation […]

A Diversified Mix: Renewables remain central to India’s power capacity expansion

September 11, 2026

The power sector in India is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by rising electricity demand, rapid renewable energy deployment and the need to strengthen grid infrastructure. The country’s current installed generation capacity is nearly 550 […]

Bringing in Reforms: Policy and regulatory developments in the sector

September 11, 2026

India’s power sector has witnessed several important policy and regulatory developments over the past year, with reforms focused on strengthening distribution finances, improving transmission planning, enabling competition, supporting clean energy integration and enhancing cybersecurity. Other […]

Clean Power Uptake: Storage gains traction while solar and wind enter a high-growth phase

September 11, 2026

Clean power uptake is shaping the country’s infrastructure expansion. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as of July 31, 2026, India’s total installed renewable energy capacity stood at 291.73 GW, including 52.06 […]

Policy Impetus: Key developments in the renewable energy sector

September 11, 2026

India’s renewable energy sector is moving into a new phase of growth, with policy increasingly focused on not only capacity addition but also grid integration, energy storage, domestic manufacturing, distributed generation and emerging clean fuels. […]

Views of Manohar Lal: “India’s power sector has made significant progress”

September 11, 2026

Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week 2026, organised by the India Energy Storage Alliance, Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power, highlighted the growing importance of energy storage in India’s power sector. He discussed […]

Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s clean energy achievements have earned global recognition”

September 11, 2026

India is strengthening its clean energy transition through the expansion of renewable energy capacity, domestic manufacturing, green hydrogen and distributed solar generation. Speaking at various industry events, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable […]

Big Shift: Growing role of electricity in the future energy mix

September 11, 2026

At Power Line Summit 2026, the session on “The Generation Mix We Need” brought together power sector leaders to discuss India’s changing energy mix alongside its rapidly growing electricity demand. The panellists included Ghanshyam Prasad, […]

Gaining Momentum: Developers’ perspective on the wind power sector

September 11, 2026

India’s wind power sector is entering a phase where capacity addition is increasingly being shaped by the requirements of firm and round-the-clock (RTC) power, rather than standalone renewable procurement. Hybrid, firm and despatchable renewable energy […]

Key Statistics: AT&C losses and transmission network expansion

September 11, 2026

Key Statistics: Growth trends in renewable capacity and current capacity mix

September 11, 2026

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 […]