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MNRE reports progress on 118 biomass briquette and pellet projects
By July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a status update on biomass briquette and pellet manufacturing projects, reporting that 118 projects have been sanctioned under its support programme. Of these, 48 projects have completed inspections. Out of those, 32 have uploaded the required Stage-2 documentation to the designated BioURJ portal. Sixteen inspected projects are still pending document submission. In addition, four applicants have requested closure of their projects, and two have applied…

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Electricity Generated from Various Sources/Fuels
By June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Details of Electricity Generated from Various Sources/Fuels (2021–22 to 2024–25 up to Feb 2025) (All figures are in Million Units) Soucre: Lok Sabha Answers

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Status of solar parks and UMREPPs across India as of March 2025
By May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

This table shows the current status of 55 solar parks and Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Projects (UMREPPs) across 15 states in India. It captures capacity, expected or actual completion dates, and key development milestones such as transmission progress, land acquisition, and commissioning status. Abbreviations used: APGENCO: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation APSPCL: Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Private Limited CEA: Central Electricity Authority CTU: Central Transmission Utility CTUIL: Central Transmission Utility of India Limited…

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Status of Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) -under implementation and stalled
By April 18, 2025April 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 plant efficiency through routine maintenance, modernization, and…

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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Status
By April 18, 2025April 20, 2025

The Ministry of Power (MoP) issued the “Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – 2024” on September 17, 2024. These guidelines aim to standardise and promote the development of EV charging infrastructure across India. The electric vehicle (EV) charging stations require no license under the Electricity Act, 2003. These guidelines aim to create an accessible, affordable, and efficient nationwide EV charging network in both urban and rural areas. Recent highlights include…

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Street light installations across States and Union Territories
By April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Since FY 2014-15, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has carried out street light installations across the following States and Union Territories, with the state-wise installation details recorded as of March 31, 2025 shown below: So far, the 2015 launched Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) has installed 13.1 million LED streetlights. As a result, 8.8 billion kWh of electricity has been saved, leading to approximately Rs 61.78 billion in monetary savings for municipalities and gram panchayats. …

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ACS-ARR gap (Rs/kWh) – 2013–14 vs 2022–23
By April 7, 2025April 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.

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AT&C loss (%) – 2014–15 vs 2022–23
By April 7, 2025April 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.

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Power Ministry releases 13th annual rating of DISCOMs
By February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released the “13th Annual Integrated Rating & Ranking: Power Distribution Utilities” providing a detailed evaluation of the financial and operational performance of power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and power departments across India. The rating is conducted by Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on behalf of the ministry. The utilities are assigned grades ranging from A+ to D. Out of 72 utilities, 63 were rated, with Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL),…

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India’s power generation and renewable capacity by state
By February 20, 2025February 21, 2025

The following table presents a detailed state and Union Territory-wise breakdown of India’s power generation capacity as of December 31, 2024, categorized by energy sources (All figures in MW): The following table presents a detailed state and Union Territory-wise breakdown of India’s installed renewable energy capacity as of December 31, 2024 (All figures in MW): Source: Rajya Sabha answers

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