India’s stance on power sector has been changing since May 2023. Is it a lack of planning or just political messaging?
Plans to halt building new coal-fired power plants, apart from those already planned, were announced 6 months ago
Power crisis unlikely to improve till electricity demand drops in Punjab
Interstate transmission line and going renewable could solve Punjab power crisis, say experts
'Govt must learn from its failure before launching UDAY 2'
Experts suggest the government must tread carefully after the failure of its flagship scheme meant for financial turnaround of power …
Government intends to make power generators, distributors more accountable
Draft Electricity Amendment Act, 2018 proposes a slew of measures to bring transparency in power generation market and penalise faulty distributors
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021: How it can play out
The Bill is a rehashed version of one the central government has been trying to pass in Parliament since 2014
Why we need better policy on reusing discontinued power plant site
Once a closure decision of power station is made, the land remains unutilised for six to 10 years
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses ‘unprecedented‘ nuclear threats: Experts
A power outage, among other factors, could spell doom for nuclear reactors
Polluting coal power plants may get blanket 20-year extension of compliance deadlines
Only 5% Category C plants in compliance with emission norms at present
Uttar Pradesh is falling short of solar energy targets; here’s why
The state has the highest electricity demand, but target of 22,000 MW solar power by 2026-27 unrealistic at current pace
Coal shortage: A dozen states edging towards power crises
Punjab and Rajasthan already cutting power for three hours a day due to non-availability of coal
Modi govt may tweak SEZ rules to power up Adani Group
The Department of Commerce has proposed a change in guidelines to let the conglomerate set up a power plant in Jharkhand’s Godda district
Panel suggests measures to tackle crisis in stressed thermal power projects
Report flags erratic coal supply, institutional challenges; suggests closing old thermal power units
Study finds eight coal-fired thermal plants in India stranded liabilities, recommends acquisition by NTPC
In 2018, 34 stressed plants were identified; 26 resolved fully or partially
Indian villages are 100% electrified, but what’s next?
Government must introduce policies that focus on utility of quality electricity than just connections
Renewable energy: Piling dues
Payment delays to RE generators biggest threat to the 175 GW target
Aditya Thackeray turns focus on coal power: What Maharashtra should keep in mind
CSE lays down 4 steps for the state that may face biggest challenge to meet central emission norms
Myanmar, India’s gateway to ASEAN, can solve its power issues by shifting to renewables
The estimated potential for wind energy is 33.83 GW & for solar energy, it is 26.96 GW; effective tapping of these resources can reduce …
Biomass co-firing: NTPC retrofits 13 power stations. Will other companies be able to follow suit?
Companies cite several constraints in adopting technology, experts call for government support
Powerless firms
The crippling discom business needs fundamental restructuring for a future in renewable energy
Farmers who gave up land for Saharanpur solar plant are angry; here is why
Farmers allege broken promises, no compensation for trees cut and land grabbed; Power company disputes allegations
Royally ignored: Small hydroelectric projects suffer from solar power rise
Though the government has not done anything to discourage the sector, its disinterest is evident.
Green norms breach: 15 coal-firing power plants fined Rs 38 cr
Units ordered to deposit penalties by June 5; Central Pollution Control Board may pursue closure orders
How India’s beaches can unlock a nuclear-powered future
India’s Indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor and abundant thorium reserves hold key to India’s future energy security
Will new categorisation of hydropower plants lead to sector's revival?
The Union Cabinet recently brought all hydro power projects of more than 25 MW capacity under renewable category which caused a jump in their …
SC refuses to extend pollution norms deadline for power producers
The association of power producers sought extension to deadline for meeting pollution norms to 2024 from 2022