Analyzing Power Regulations & Policy Decisions

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Explore insights on power generation, transmission, distribution, smart grids, renewables, and the latest in finance and regulation shaping the power sector

Variation in rooftop solar regulations across Indian states: a framework comparison

India does not have a single rooftop solar regime. While the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Forum of Regulators have issued model guidelines, implementation is a state subject, and the...

India’s interstate P2P electricity trading pilot tests regulatory readiness

India’s electricity sector is on the cusp of a carefully constructed experiment. The Ministry of Power’s proposal to pilot peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading under the India Energy...

NMP 2.0: Hydro, transmission and PSU stakes drive power monetisation

India’s ambition to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, as envisioned in the Viksit Bharat initiative, rests on the foundation of world-class infrastructure. Recognising this, the Government of...

From Turbines to Transmission: Integrating Wind into India’s Future Grid

By Consolidated Energy Consultants Limited (CECL) India’s energy transition entered a defining moment in January 2026 with a series of central and state actions designed to embed variable renewable...

Interview with Tushar Kant Tiwari: Aligning India’s regulatory path with clean energy investment

Tushar Kant Tiwari is General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Wind World Group of Companies. With over 15 years of experience across PwC, Indian Oil Corporation, and the...

Interview with Abhishek Kukreja: Renewable surge demands faster grid expansion

Abhishek Kukreja is General Manager at Inox Wind Limited, where he oversees project development and execution in the transmission and renewable domains. With over 17 years of experience spanning power...

PM-KUSUM: State-wise installation progress (as of January 31, 2026)

Source: MNRE, Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 854, February 4, 2026 (data as of January 31, 2026)...

India’s installed power capacity reaches 509,743 MW

India’s power sector continues to expand with a total installed utility capacity of 509,743.09 MW as of November 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority...

India’s energy storage pipeline

India’s energy storage sector has seen a sharp rise in tender activity from 2018 to 2025. A total of 138 tenders covered 51 GW of renewable energy capacity and 196 GWh of energy storage capacity...

CERC allows delayed RE projects to retain ISTS connectivity with penalty

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), through its order dated March 2, 2026, has allowed three renewable energy developers—Serentica Renewables India 4 Pvt. Ltd., ReNew Green Energy...

CERC proposes DSM-linked congestion charge framework

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed revising the congestion charge framework for inter-state electricity transmission, replacing the flat rate in place since March 2010...

CERC notifies regulations for carbon credit certificate trading

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued regulations establishing the framework for trading Carbon Credit Certificates (CCCs) on power exchanges. The regulations introduce floor...

India Moves Toward SF₆-Free Power Equipment

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) recently announced plans to install India’s first eco-friendly 145 kV green circuit breaker at its Imphal substation. This marks a key step in moving...

FACTS devices in modern power systems

Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices use power electronics to dynamically control voltage, impedance and phase angle in AC networks. They improve stability, boost transfer capacity, and...

Can your river power your home? A practical guide to small-scale hydro systems

  Solar panels are common in off-grid setups, but they do not work well in cloudy, shaded, or seasonal conditions. If your land has a nearby stream or river, small-scale hydro power may be a reliable...