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 […]
The Ministry of Power has released the much-awaited draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill comes at a crucial juncture when the power sector is witnessing rapid transformation, driven by rising electricity demand, the growing […]
A reliable and modern power distribution network is vital to meet India’s rising electricity demand. As discoms face increasing load, green energy integration, and growth in rooftop solar and electric vehicles (EVs), they must upgrade […]
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with a massive investment of Rs 3 trillion, has been a key reform initiative in the power distribution segment. After its launch in 2021, it has made steady progress […]
The Indian power sector has witnessed significant growth and diversification, with a focus on increasing capacity from renewable sources while maintaining a balance with conventional energy sources such as coal and lignite. The country’s peak […]
The Indian power sector has seen significant developments over the past year, marked by notable progress and strategic milestones across the value chain. Peak power demand has been effectively managed, renewable energy capacity has increased […]
A robust power distribution system is crucial for achieving the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals and meeting the growing power demand. The operational and financial performance of discoms remains an area of concern although there […]
In a recent interview with Indian Infrastructure, 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 […]
Mitigating climate change and decarbonising the economy have been at the centre stage… […]
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a front runner in adopting smart and sustainable technology solutions, has installed over 250,000 smart meters across its consumer segments. It has launched an array of digital initiatives […]
The power distribution segment continues to be the Achilles heel of the power sector, adversely impacting the viability of the entire value chain. In the past couple of months, the outstanding discom dues to power […]
Time and again the government has reiterated its focus on infrastructure development. The Rs 3.6 trillion budget allocation to the sector for 2017-18 as compared to Rs 2.2 trillion in 2015-16 is a testament to […]
With the objective of promoting clean fuel use in the country, city gas distribution (CGD) networks were accorded public utility status in 2016. This allows the entities to increase the coverage of their networks, comprising […]
Private sector participation in India’s power sector has been increasing continuously since the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003. Ministry of Power’s (MoP) Jyoti Arora, spoke at a recent conference organised by India Infrastructure on […]
The government’s initiatives in the past year to address sectoral challenges were reflected in the sector’s strong performance. […]
The operational performance of the distribution segment continues to be a key concern as aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses of discoms have stagnated at 25-26 per cent over the past few years despite the […]
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