Amendments to nuclear laws still in the works, unlikely this monsoon session
The overhaul of India's nuclear laws to bring in private participation also raises questions over accountability for the imported reactors that would be supplied by a foreign technology or design partner.
Explained: Centre's U-turn on installing anti-pollution systems in thermal power plants
Justifying its reversal of the mandate, the environment ministry said current exposure levels provide no credible evidence to suggest that sulphur dioxide (SO₂), under prevailing ambient conditions, is a major public health concern.
Guard The Grid: India to bar sharing wind project data with China, others for national security
Attackers can enter the network through wind installations and move on to other high-value assets. India thwarted nearly two lakh cyberattacks targeting its power sector during Operation Sindoor.
Electricity prices in spot market fell 26% in June as early monsoon lowered demand
India's peak power demand touched 243 GW this year, much lower than the previosuly projected 270 GW. Senior power ministry officials now expect to see the current year's peak power demand in September, courtesy an early onset of monsoon and pre-monsoon rains during summers.
India to add 8,500 MWh battery energy storage by 2027-end
The government will commission 3000 MW of pumped storage projects this year, according to Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Ghanshyam Prasad.
Govt mandates automatic weather stations at renewable energy projects to ensure grid stability
Going ahead, all bids for solar and wind power projects will include a clause for the installation of automatic weather station on the site, the Central Electricity Authority stated in its guidelines.
Centre's environment panel clears Adani Power, NLC India and GMR Group's expansion plans for coal-fired power plants
The expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the environment ministry, however, rejected projects of NTPC Ltd, Jindal Power and JSW Energy.
Andhra's Rs 82,000-crore Godavari diversion project runs into environmental hurdle
The plan is being opposed by the neighbouring Telangana, which says the project will deprive it of its rightful share of Godavari waters. Andhra government says Telangana interests will not be affected
India puts an end to 100% waiver on inter-state transmission charges for solar and wind projects
'The waiver of ISTS charges will gradually be phased out until June 2028 for solar and wind projects. It is now time to boost other aspects such as battery energy storage and pumped hydro for which we are now offering 100% waiver in ISTS charges for 25 years,' a senior MNRE official told Moneycontrol.
From zero to record high stocks, how India turned around coal supplies to its power sector
Power plants are well equipped with coal for the monsoon months, according to ministry officials.
Electricity futures can bring down the price of power in the spot market: NSE
In the initial months after the launch of electricity futures, the exchange will not charge a per transaction fee.
India to tap abandoned oil wells for geothermal energy
India has at least 13,348 abandoned oil wells with a potential of about 10,600 MW of geothermal power. But it has not exploited even 1 MW so far.
India-EU trade talks include green hydrogen export through ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 16 reiterated India’s commitment to finalising the long-awaited FTA with the EU by the end of 2025
Govt restricts import of alloys, chemical compounds containing gold to curb misuse
The import will be allowed for industrial and manufacturing sectors, including electronics, electrical and specialised chemical industry, against an import authorization, thereby addressing the need of the domestic industry without disruption for actual use, the government said in a statement.
India’s non-fossil power generation capacity to touch 50% by December
The milestone will put India in the league of countries like China, Iceland, Norway, Brazil, New Zealand and Denmark, where clean energy capacity is 50 percent or more.
India to quadruple uranium imports for nuclear energy mission
The imports will be of natural uranium (uranium ore concentrate) and not enriched uranium as India's indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors can operate with even about 0.7 percent U-235, government officials told Moneycontrol.
Centre looking to cut turnaround time to set up nuclear power plants by five years
The government is also planning to set up one nuclear power plant in every state that does not fall under the Seismic Zone 5 and may consider the 'fleet mode' in order to ramp up capacity addition.
Is India ready to plug into the 'Age of Electricity'?
The IEA’s latest World Energy Investment report highlights the shifting trend in energy transition and the need to focus on grid infrastructure and storage
The impact of mild summer season on NTPC
Electricity demand slowed considerably in April-May this year
India spent $100 billion on clean energy in 2024, China $627 billion, say IEA
India looks set to reach its 2030 target of 50% non-fossil generation capacity ahead of schedule. There has been a surge in investment in renewables, led by solar PV, IEA has said in a report
Govt may extend PLI scheme deadline for solar module projects
Visa issues for Chinese technicians, supply chain disruptions, and slow technology transfer have hampered progress under the Production Linked Incentive scheme for solar modules.
The cautionary message from zero electricity prices
Supplies are exceeding demand during daytime and vice versa in the night on spot electricity market
Electricity prices crash to zero on exchanges as cooler weather cuts May power demand
With the monsoon arriving sooner, the Ministry of Power plans to reassess its peak power demand projections for this year, which are currently pegged at 270 GW.
Electricity trade between India-Bangladesh to continue amid other curbs
At 2.5 GW, Bangladesh is the biggest electricity export market for India as of now. Not just that, the neighbouring country uses India’s power grid to import electricity from Nepal.
Adani, Tata, Vedanta make a power play for coal-fired projects after five-year lull
The government expects Rs 6.67 lakh crore investment in thermal power by FY32 as firms rush to meet rising demand.
