The third day of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa concluded with a clear emphasis on aligning policy, technology, and investment to meet India’s rapidly expanding energy needs. Leaders from government, industry, and global institutions outlined a...
The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) inaugurated the first Telangana Power Conclave in Hyderabad on January 22, 2026. The event focused on Telangana’s energy roadmap, its push to emerge as India’s pumped storage...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has published the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, outlining a strategic roadmap to ensure a reliable, affordable power supply, enhance the financial sustainability of utilities, and align with India’s...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued revised versions of two regulatory documents covering major power sector equipment. The two documents are the Guidelines for the Type Tests for Major Equipment of Power Sector and the Guidelines for...
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) on 19 January 2026. The Centre has been jointly established by IIT...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued amendments to its Supplementary Guidelines for compensation related to the Right of Way (RoW) for transmission lines. The revisions target procedural delays in land valuation, aiming to accelerate the...
The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure for closing connectivity applications and returning bank guarantees in cases where proposed grid augmentation schemes are not approved. The draft was published for...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought stakeholder comments on draft technology catalogues covering Energy Storage and Green Fuels developed under the Indo-Denmark strategic energy cooperation. The exercise is being carried out under the...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order granting time extensions to renewable energy projects delayed due to the Supreme Court case related to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). The relief applies to projects located in...
The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has issued a follow up advisory on processing generator connection applications where installed capacity in simulation studies differs from the capacity stated in the connectivity grant letter for renewable...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, proposing changes to regulations governing Captive Generating Plants (CGPs) to clarify ownership criteria, introduce greater operational flexibility, support...
The Ministry of Coal has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025, allowing coal company boards to approve the opening of new mines, seams or sections of seams. The change removes the need for prior permission from the Coal Controller’s...
The Government of Gujarat has launched three major clean energy policies with a combined investment potential exceeding Rs 5.8 lakh crore. The Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025, the Pumped Storage Project Policy 2025, and the Gujarat Green...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an Office Memorandum clarifying the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for projects under its Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT)...
The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has notified the indicative capital cost for various configurations of dedicated transmission systems. The document, titled Indicative Capital Cost of Dedicated Transmission Systems, provides standard reference...
The Government of India has introduced a new legislation in the Lok Sabha to overhaul India’s nuclear energy framework. Titled the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, the Bill seeks to repeal...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a notice asking industry stakeholders to share detailed information to support a localisation strategy for 73 critical items that are presently imported for the power sector. Stakeholders, including...
The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has released a draft “Detailed Procedure for Grant of Connectivity and General Network Access” for public consultation. The document gives effect to the Central Electricity Regulatory...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory and independent third-party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Comments from stakeholders and the public are open until 11...
The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure that sets out the conditions for power projects to change their declared renewable energy source after receiving grid connectivity approval. CTUIL has asked...