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 […]
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 […]
According to the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) 2024, released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the country will require capital investments worth Rs 9.16 trillion in the transmission sector till 2031-32. A large share of […]
New transmission lines are crucial for India’s renewable energy expansion. One of the flagship projects driving transmission grid expansion is the green energy corridor (GEC) project. Structured under two phases, GECs have played a key […]
The expansion of India’s transmission system is essential for meeting the country’s growing electricity demand and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. A robust transmission infrastructure is essential for efficiently transmitting power across vast […]
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 […]
With India moving towards achieving its target of 500 MW of non-fossil-fuel-based power capacity, there have been a host of policy interventions in the renewables space across different segments and catering to different consumers. Thus, […]
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 […]
India’s transmission network is growing rapidly to support the increasing power demand and the expanding power generation capacity in the country. Recently, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) released a key transmission planning study – the […]
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… […]
India Infrastructure Research identified 489 major power projects (each with an investment of over Rs 10 billion) in the country, aggregating an investment of almost Rs 32.5 trillion. About 88 per cent of this will […]
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 […]
Indian Railways (IR) is the country’s biggest energy consumer, utilising about 18 billion units of power and 2.8 million kilolitres of diesel per year. Energy is the second biggest expenditure item for the organisation, accounting […]
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