Summary: — ### **Key Proposed Amendments:** #### **1. Definition of Ownership and Captive User:** – **Ownership** now explicitly includes equity share capital held directly or indirectly through **subsidiaries, holding companies, and their subsidiaries**. – **Captive user** is defined to include end-users consuming electricity directly or through an **Energy Storage System**. – **Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)** […]
In Short : The year 2025 emerged as a historic milestone in India’s clean energy journey, witnessing the highest-ever annual expansion of renewable energy capacity. Led by rapid solar growth and supported by wind power additions, this progress strengthened energy security, reduced carbon intensity, and reaffirmed India’s long-term commitment to sustainable development and climate-resilient economic […]
In Short : India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 505 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing more than half of the total. This milestone reflects the country’s accelerating transition toward clean energy, driven by large-scale renewable deployment, hydro and nuclear expansion, and sustained policy support aimed at enhancing energy security while reducing carbon […]
Summary: — ## **Business Summary Meeting on Curtailment of Power from Renewable Energy Projects in Rajasthan (15 December 2025)** ### **1. Background** * A meeting was convened under the **Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA)** to address persistent **curtailment of Renewable Energy (RE) generation in Rajasthan**. * The issue primarily relates to **non-availability of Transmission General […]
In Short : Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Power to review key initiatives, policy priorities, and sectoral challenges. The discussion focused on power generation, transmission, distribution reforms, renewable integration, grid stability, and consumer-centric measures. Members exchanged views on accelerating infrastructure development, ensuring energy security, […]
In Short : The development and deployment of energy storage capacities are critical to enabling a reliable renewable energy future. Advanced storage solutions help balance supply and demand, manage intermittency from solar and wind power, and enhance grid stability. By supporting peak load management and energy resilience, storage technologies accelerate clean energy adoption while ensuring […]
In Short : Smart metering adoption in India has reached a major milestone with 4.76 crore smart meters installed nationwide. This rapid expansion is improving billing accuracy, reducing power losses, and enabling real-time energy monitoring for consumers and utilities. The growing deployment supports stronger grid management, promotes energy efficiency, and accelerates the transition toward a […]
In Short : The National Conference on AI and Machine Learning in the Power Distribution Sector begins tomorrow in New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Power under the RDSS with support from REC and PFC. The event will showcase AI/ML-based solutions such as smart-meter analytics, automation, demand forecasting, and IT/OT integration, with 35 organisations […]