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India’s coal capacity plans face a major rethink as power demand soarsIndia's electricity demand has risen sharply, prompting a potential increase in planned coal power capacity. The Central Electricity Author...
Share of electricity in India's overall energy mix to reach 45-50 pc by 2047: OfficialIndia aims to increase electricity's share in its energy mix to fifty percent by 2047. The nation is targeting significant additions of new...
India's installed power capacity projected to surpass 2,000 GW by 2047India's power capacity is projected to surpass 2,000 gigawatts by 2047, with solar significantly leading this clean energy expansion, reach...
NITI Aayog convenes stakeholder consultation on implementation of SHANTI Act 2025NITI Aayog convened a stakeholder consultation on the SHANTI Act 2025, with discussions focusing on legislative and regulatory frameworks f...
Data centres, AI & EVs to drive peak power demand to 300 GW in '27: Electricity MinisterIndia's peak power demand is projected to reach 300 GW next year. This surge is driven by expanding data centers, artificial intelligence, ...
India's rapid renewables rollout vs demand mismatch driving up power costs, official saysIndia's fast renewable energy expansion is straining its power grid and increasing electricity costs. Demand growth has not matched the rap...
Govt looks to add 13 GW hydro pumped storage projects annually from FY29 to meet 50 GW targetIndia aims to significantly boost its hydro pumped storage capacity, targeting 50 GW by 2032. The Central Electricity Authority anticipates...
India to test battery storage at coal plants to balance grid as solar power surgesIndia plans to test battery storage systems at coal plants. This will help integrate solar power and maintain a reliable electricity supply...
India explores using costly gas-fired power to meet peak demandIndia is considering utilizing gas-fired power plants solely during peak summer months due to high gas prices, which have reduced gas's sha...
Peak power demand unlikely to touch projected 277 GW level on intermittent rains: CEA ChairmanIndia's peak power demand may not reach the projected 277 GW this summer. Intermittent rains have reduced the need for cooling appliances. ...
India moves to sharpen weather forecasting amid renewable energy pushIndia is enhancing its weather forecasting systems to support its expanding renewable energy sector, which depends heavily on accurate, gra...
Storage system must to meet clean energy targets, says Manohar LalPower Minister Manohar Lal emphasized the importance of energy storage for meeting clean energy goals and grid stability, noting a signific...
Around 12,500 MW BESS projects under tenderingIndia 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...
India to revamp power demand forecasting for better planningIndia is updating its electricity demand forecasting to match generation needs and maintain grid stability amid rising use of renewable ene...
Govt will take all possible measures to meet 230 GW peak demand in April '23: Power SecretaryFirstly, it will ensure there should be enough power generation capacity, and for that companies have been directed to carry out maintenanc...
Central Electricity Authority projects 9 per cent jump in peak power demand to 235GW in April 2023"If we are not careful, a similar crisis may come next year. As per our estimate, demand in April 2023 will be higher. The same (demand) th...
Commercial, industrial consumers have opportunity to get green tag, says officialWinds of Change: Learnings for the Indian Offshore Wind Energy Sector, a working paper examining the potential of scaling offshore wind as ...
Power ministry working on resource adequacy plan guidelinesResource adequacy is the ability of a utilities' reliable capacity resources (supply) to meet the customers' energy or system loads (demand...
Share of renewable energy rises to 26% in Apr-Aug this year: Official"The share of renewable energy has increased from 23 per cent to 26 per cent from April to August 2020," Central Electricity Authority (CEA...
Vasundhara Raje takes over as BJP President in Rajasthan"My priority will be to take everyone along with me like a family," she said in her maiden address after the formal taking over ceremony.