Author: PPD Team Date: April 7, 2025
This information has been given by the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Lok Sabha.
Author: PPD Team Date: July 25, 2025 The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the introduction of market coupling in the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) segment starting January 2026. The order, issued on 23 July 2025 under Petition No. 8/SM/2025, aims to unify price discovery across India’s power exchanges and enhance overall market efficiency. The regulator’s decision follows two years of policy development, simulations, and public consultation. It marks a structural change in the…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 22, 2025 A transformer works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. It transfers power from one circuit to another at the same frequency but with a change in voltage. The device has a steel core, usually laminated to reduce losses, which provides a path for magnetic flux. It has two windings: the primary, connected to the power source, and the secondary, connected to the load. Depending on how the windings…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 9, 2026 The Central Electricity Authority has released the Long-Term National Resource Adequacy Plan, outlining required generation capacity, sources, and timelines to maintain a reliable supply through 2035-36. Covering 2026-27 to 2035-36, the plan sets a framework for capacity expansion, storage deployment, and state-level planning. Current base As of January 31, 2026, India’s installed generation capacity stood at 520.5 GW, of which 52% came from non-fossil sources. This marks a…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 23, 2025 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 alternative. This guide explains how to assess your site and choose the right hydro system. Hydro power can offer continuous output where water flow is steady. But it is not as simple…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 19, 2026 India’s national electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure shows sustained expansion, selective modernisation, and ongoing execution challenges. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data up to December 2025 highlights steady capacity additions, a strong intra-state buildout, and a growing project pipeline linked to renewable energy integration. Transformation capacity overview The cumulative transformation capacity for substations rated at 220 kV and above has reached 1,406,991 MVA. During FY 2025-26, up to…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 18, 2025 List of Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) -under implementation India has 26 hydroelectric projects (HEPs) with a total capacity of 13,238 MW that are under construction. Currently, there are 209 operational HEPs with a combined installed capacity of 42,983 MW. Some projects like Teesta-III, Teesta-V, Khandong, and Malana-II are generating less or no power due to flash floods and cloudbursts, causing outages. Developers are working on improving…