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

Economic Survey 2025–26: Energy sector overview

The Department of Economic Affairs’ Economic Survey 2025–26 devotes significant attention to the evolution and strategic direction of India’s energy sector. It presents a multifaceted blueprint for...

National power distribution ratings show sector-wide gains

The Union Ministry of Power has released the 14th Annual Integrated Ratings and Rankings of power distribution companies, covering performance in FY 2024-25. The assessment, prepared by Power Finance...

India’s installed power capacity crosses 513 GW by end-2025

India’s installed electricity generation capacity crossed 513 GW by the end of 2025, with renewable sources, including large hydro, accounting for nearly half the total, according to the latest...

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...

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...

Household biogas capacity grows under MNRE biogas programme

India installed 35088 small biogas plants between 2022-23 and 2024-25 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Biogas Programme. These units range from 1 to 25 cubic metres per day and operate...

CERC addendum sets document rules for SCOD extension applications

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Committee has issued an addendum clarifying the documentation process for renewable energy developers seeking an extension of their Scheduled...

DERC extends business plan, tightens loss targets for FY 2026-27

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has proposed a one year extension of its Business Plan regulations and set revised targets for reducing distribution losses for the financial year...

DERC proposes four year phase out of open access additional surcharge

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has proposed amendments to its open access regulations to introduce a mandatory four year phase out of the additional surcharge for consumers. In a...

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...