India has rolled back a decade-old clean-air mandate, relaxing sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants. The government order exempts 79% of plants outside populated areas from installing flue-gas desulphurisation systems. Only 10% of plants near major cities must install the equipment by 2027, raising concerns about competitiveness and cost recovery.
Over 2.7 million power sector workers across India protested privatisation and anti-labour policies during a general strike. In Uttar Pradesh, approximately one lakh employees demonstrated against the privatisation of two DISCOMS. The All India Power Engineers Federation demands the immediate withdrawal of the privatisation in the interest of consumers and employees.
India’s renewable energy capacity is nearing 50% of its total installed power, with expectations to meet this target by year’s end, according to Union Power Minister Manohar Lal. This progress aligns with India’s commitment to achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030. Energy storage systems are crucial for grid stability and ensuring a continuous…
India is boosting its energy storage. Around 12,500 MW of BESS projects are under tender. Another 3,300 MW are in the pipeline. The country aims for 8,500 MWh in two years. Current BESS capacity is around 205 MW. The government targets 3,000 MW of hydro pumped storage this year.
India is pressing its coal producers to enhance fuel quality due to persistent complaints from the power sector regarding shipments failing to meet agreed specifications. The power ministry has proposed measures, including rigorous testing upon arrival and auger sampling, to ensure accuracy and address discrepancies in heating value and composition. These issues impact costs, railway…
Tariff guidelines for nuclear plants are given by the Department of Atomic Energy, unlike all other state-owned plants, the tariff for which is regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. However, the rate of return on equity for nuclear plants is the same as for thermal power plants in the ongoing five-year tariff period of…
India’s electricity demand experienced a nearly 1.5% drop in the April-June quarter, the first decline since the 2020 pandemic. A cooler summer reduced air conditioner usage, impacting coal-fired power plants, while renewable energy sources saw a significant surge. This shift raises concerns about forecasting future consumption and planning infrastructure investments due to climate variability.
DCNT Global has commissioned a 3GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) plant in Khed City, Chakan, Pune. The fully automated facility is set to begin production in Q3 2025. This initiative supports India’s renewable energy targets and aims to meet the increasing demands of various sectors while contributing to national green energy initiatives.
Adani Power successfully acquired Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. (VIPL) for ₹4,000 crore, adding a 2×300 MW power plant to its portfolio. The acquisition, approved by NCLT Mumbai and implemented on July 7, 2025, increases Adani Power’s operating capacity to 18,150 MW. The company aims to reach 30,670 MW by FY 2029-30, supporting India’s ‘Electricity for…
The Centre is preparing to introduce significant amendments to nuclear power laws, potentially allowing private sector involvement in key areas like atomic mineral exploration, mining, and fuel fabrication. These changes aim to reshape the nuclear power ecosystem, currently dominated by the Department of Atomic Energy.