India’s renewable energy sector saw strong activity in the public markets through 2025. Many companies filed draft papers, secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), or closed successful public issues. Solar manufacturing companies lead the filing momentum The first part of the year saw many companies in solar manufacturing prepare for…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed a Rs 6.42-lakh-crore plan to build a transmission network to evacuate over 76 gigawatts (GW) of hydropower from Brahmaputra Basin projects by 2047. The plan aims to meet rising electricity demand and reduce dependence on coal. The initiative covers 208 large hydro projects across 12 sub-basins in northeastern…
Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, eleven utilities reported 22 cases of extra-high voltage (EHV) transmission line failures to the Standing Committee of Experts constituted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). These incidents involved a total of 75 towers, of which 59 were suspension-type and 16 were tension-type. Among the tension-type towers, eight were…
On 28 April 2025, at 12:33 Central European Summer Time (CEST), the power systems of Spain and Portugal suffered a complete blackout. This event disrupted electricity supply for millions and briefly affected a small area of France near the Spanish border. According to the Expert Panel established by the European Network of Transmission System Operators…
India’s renewable energy sector is approaching a major milestone. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity is expected to reach around 300 gigawatts (GW) soon. Over 40 GW of renewable energy projects are in advanced stages of securing power purchase agreements (PPAs) and transmission connectivity,…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has outlined a roadmap to expand India’s nuclear power capacity from the current 8.88 GW to 100 GW by 2047. The Ministry of Power, through an office memorandum dated 27 February 2025, constituted a committee to prepare this roadmap. India’s current installed nuclear capacity stands at 8.88 GW, contributing about…
The past year witnessed several leadership transitions across the power sector, both at the ministerial level and within major companies. New ministers have taken charge at the central and state levels, while several public and private sector organisations have also announced senior management appointments. Among public sector undertakings, leadership changes were seen in the Ministry…
A solar carport is a parking structure with a roof made of solar panels, providing shade and protection for vehicles while generating electricity. The terms solar carport and solar parking canopy are used interchangeably. Solar carports are installed in residential and commercial settings across India, ranging from single-car driveways to large canopies covering entire parking…
The Government of India is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission to position the country as a global hub for the production, use, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The Mission aims to achieve five million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030, supported by 125 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy…
Under India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement, the country aims to achieve 50% of cumulative installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 and reduce the emission intensity of GDP by 45% from 2005 levels. Meeting these targets requires a shift in how electricity is generated, stored, and dispatched. Reliable electricity…