Electricity

China is stringing an extension cord across the roof of the world. If it hums as planned, it will light coastal cities and lock the Tibetan plateau more firmly into the national core. It is a lesson in how clean energy and state power can travel together

From ice to lightning: new study shows how flexoelectricity powers storms

Scientists have discovered the phenomenon of Flexoelectricity which means bending ice generates electricity, offering fresh insight into how thunderstorms create lightning.

Higher GST on coal unlikely to negatively impact electricity tariffs in India

The move is likely to translate into a reduction of around Rs 12 paisa per unit in their cost of electricity supply as coal-based capacity accounts for nearly 70% of total generation at an all-India level, according to ICRA Ltd.

GST 2.0: Tax cuts to fuel India's clean energy sector as rates on parts slashed to 5%

The GST Council has also reduced the tax for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from the current 12% to 5%

India expands key climate action body ahead of carbon market launch

The National Designated Authority (NDA) will help India access international climate finance and carbon markets. It is likely to also help position India better as it has proposed to host the United Nations climate summit (COP 33) in 2028.

Karnataka achieves milestone as green energy powers 80% of state’s supply

Karnataka sets record with 143 million units of renewable power generation on August 18, cutting dependence on thermal power

India’s power transmission supply chain witnessing annual inflation of up to 20%: PowerGrid CMD

As a result, at least 50% cost of every transmission project is going on component procurement, said RK Tyagi, CMD of PowerGrid, a PSU with an effective executable order book of Rs 1.9 lakh crore.

Market coupling possible only by Dec 2027, says JM Financial

Theoretically, it can be deduced that the market share of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) will decline to 33.33% in due course of time with the implementation of market coupling, JM Financial said in a press note issued on July 30

Central electricity regulator's nod to market coupling could lower power prices in spot market

Implentation of market coupling would mean there will be only one price for electricity traded through the exchanges at any point of time.

Govt plans battery storage for thermal power plants amid renewable energy fluctuations

Operating thermal power plants at low capacity to allow higher injection of renewable energy into the grid during the day is expensive and leads to higher per unit cost of coal-fired electricity

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.

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.

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’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.

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.

India met peak power demand of 241 GW this year: Manohar Lal Khattar

The Union Minister for Power said that in an unprecedented feat, India added its highest-ever generation capacity of 34 GW during 2024-25, with renewable energy accounting for 29.5 GW.

New CPI series to calculate electricity inflation based on total bill value; housing to exclude employer provided accommodations

The change is expected to improve the accuracy and robustness of CPI estimates, particularly in light of the increasing complexity of electricity billing structures across states

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.

Resonia betting big on power transmission, to invest Rs 1 lakh crore by FY32: Chairperson Pratik Agarwal

Sterlite Electric expects a turnover of about Rs 6,500 crore in FY26 and plans to double in the next three to four years by expanding into high-end cable manufacturing, Agarwal has said

Coal ministry surpasses asset monetisation target by Rs 63,000 crore

The record numbers indicate renewed confidence in the coal sector as the Indian government seeks to ensure energy security for the country through thermal power till the time firm renewable energy becomes affordable.

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.

Incentivising adequate power capacity buildup to avoid blackouts

A countrywide blackout in Spain in April is a wakeup call for India’s power regulators on the downside of inadequate capacity in times of stress. It can be offset by a launch of short term standardized capacity contracts on exchanges and enforcing the resource adequacy obligations on utilities

Tata Power open to investing in thermal power again, says CEO Praveer Sinha

Tata AutoComp Systems will manufacture batteries and provide them to Tata Power, which will execute all renewable energy power projects with battery energy storage systems, Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha told Moneycontrol.