The Ministry of Power has updated its ‘Make in India’ rules for the power sector. A new plan will gradually increase local content in HVDC substations. This aims for 60 percent Indian-made components by 2035. The changes provide a transition for domestic industries to grow their capacity.
India’s power market saw prices surge in late April. High demand, driven by heatwaves, pushed tariffs to the ₹20 per unit ceiling in non-solar hours. The Indian Energy Exchange data shows this trend. This high-price segment allows costlier power sources to meet demand. Peak demand reached a record 256 GW.
India’s power consumption saw a 4.04 percent rise in April. Unseasonal rains initially subdued demand. However, rising temperatures later in the month pushed power demand higher. Peak power demand reached a record 256.11 GW. Experts predict further increases in power demand from May onwards due to a harsh summer. Monsoon is expected to bring relief…
As the summer heatwave intensifies, India is preparing for relentless heat well past June. Power networks are under immense strain due to increased temperatures and energy deficits from global disruptions. This unfortunate combination is leading to rolling blackouts, affecting millions as they cope with the dual challenge of sweltering weather and power outages.
Power Grid Corporation of India has secured a significant financial boost. Its board approved raising up to Rs 4,000 crore. This funding will come from the State Bank of India through a bank facility. Powergrid, a key player under the Ministry of Power, is India’s largest electric power transmission utility. This move strengthens its financial…
Tata Power Trading Company, Keppel Limited, and Tata Realty are launching a major cooling service at Intellion Park in Chennai. This project will provide efficient cooling for the IT corridor. The initiative aims to significantly cut energy use by over 20 percent. It uses advanced AI and machine learning for optimal performance.
Mitsubishi, the Japanese conglomerate, is poised to exit a power project located in West Bengal, prompting discussions with NTPC regarding the financial implications. The company has tabled an offer for penalties associated with their withdrawal from the incomplete project, while NTPC is advocating for a more substantial settlement. As dialogues continue, both parties are working…
Speaking at The Economist Enterprise’s Resilient Futures Summit in New Delhi, he said the ability to create large-scale infrastructure with purpose will determine how well countries withstand global disruptions.
India successfully met its record peak power demand of over 256 GW on April 25, 2026. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro contributed significantly. This achievement demonstrates India’s capability in handling peak power demand with clean energy. The government is investing in grid modernization and increasing generation capacity to boost renewable energy’s share…
In a statement on Monday, NPCIL said, “A significant stride in India’s journey towards energy security and sustainability! Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has achieved a major commissioning milestone at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, Unit-3 with the successful commencement of ‘Spillage to Open Reactor’ on 25 April 2026.”