At the 23rd edition of the Hydro Power in India conference organised by Renewable Watch and Power Line, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), spoke about the renewed momentum in hydropower and pumped storage […]
India’s energy transition is at a defining moment. This transition has been reinforced by a series of targeted policy interventions and programme-level roll-outs, reflecting a coordinated and execution-focused approach by the government. Flagship missions and […]
India’s power sector has witnessed several policy developments in recent years, driven by the need to modernise electricity markets, scale up renewable energy integration and align the energy system with the country’s climate goals. By […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revoked the uniform renewable energy tariff (URET) mechanism. The move comes in response to concerns of renewable energy implementing agencies and developers over the reluctance of procurers to sign […]
India is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, but this growth brings a critical challenge – how to store intermittent renewable energy. Pumped storage projects (PSPs) are now being recognised as a viable and scalable […]
By Karan Sharma India’s green hydrogen ambitions are advancing through sector-specific initiatives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which targets the production of 5 million metric tonnes (mmt) of green hydrogen annually by 2030. […]
By Aastha Sharma The power distribution sector in India is undergoing a transformative phase, with ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction and financial sustainability. Evaluating the sector’s performance, recently the Ministry of Power (MoP) […]
The Short-Term National Resource Adequacy Plan (ST-NRAP) for 2025-26, has been carried out in compliance to Clause 16.5 of the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023, as notified by the Government of India, Ministry of Power (MoP). […]
By Mohammed Ali Siddiqi Every year, the progress of the economy and its trajectory is shaped by the release of the Economic Survey followed by the Union Budget. This year, too, the finance minister began […]
By Sarthak Takyar India’s phenomenal renewable energy growth has been made possible by certain important regulatory decisions, landmark projects and, of course, increasing financial support for many segments, as witnessed in recent annual government budgets. […]
By Akanksha Chandrakar Delays in payments from discoms to generating companies have significant consequences, severely impacting their cash flows. Recognising the issue, the Ministry of Power introduced the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) […]
Shripad Yesso Naik, Member of Parliament from North Goa, recently took over as Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy. His appointment comes at a time when India’s renewable energy sector is […]
The past year saw several leadership changes at both the ministerial level and in prominent public and private renewable energy companies. New ministers have taken charge at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) […]
By Preeti Wadhwa India has made remarkable progress in advancing its renewable energy sector through policy and regulatory announcements across the renewable energy and energy storage segments over the past one year. The key developments […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued the draft “Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024”. These guidelines, effective from July 1, 2024, supersede all earlier versions released between January 2018 and […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released operational guidelines for a programme worth Rs 94 billion. This initiative aims to offer viability gap funding (VGF) of up to 40 per cent to facilitate the development […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has approved amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020. Provisions in the rules have been implemented to expedite the installation process and to streamline the process of establishing […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has directed state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) to adhere to the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules. The directive emphasises the need for alignment of their […]
Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced amendments to renewable energy bidding guidelines, transforming the competitive bidding process for grid-connected projects with energy storage. The update centers on enhancing Clause 14.3 to specifically tackle delays in […]
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