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Draft bill floated to open up retail power sector nationwide to pvt firms

The move will allow private companies such as Adani Enterprises, Tata Power, Torrent Power and CESC to strengthen their presence across the country

Solar, wind power grew faster than electricity demand this year: Report

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis. Global solar generation grew by a record 31 per cent in the first half of the year, while wind generation grew by 7.7 per cent, according to the report by the energy think tank Ember, which was released after midnight Tuesday London time. Solar and wind generation combined grew by more than 400 terawatt hours, which was more than overall global demand increased in the same period, it found. The findings suggest it is possible for the world to wean off polluting sources of power even as demand for electricity skyrockets with continued investment in renewables including solar, wind, hydropower, bioenergy and geothermal energies. That means that they can keep up the pace with growing appetite for electricity worldwide, said Malgorzata Wiatros-Motyka, senior electricity analyst at

Power cost to drop 17-18 paise per unit as GST Council scraps coal cess

The GST Council's decision to remove the Rs 400 coal cess will lower electricity generation costs, ease liquidity for coal companies and make domestic coal more competitive

India's data centres may become 2nd-biggest power buyer in Apac region

The massive growth of data centres can be reflected in the fact that global as well as local players have announced investments of US $ 32 billion in the last two years in this space

Basic issues in discoms must be addressed to root out persistent problems

Discom losses and distorted tariffs threaten India's power reforms; a consensus on cost-reflective pricing and transparent subsidies is crucial for sustainable growth

GoM discusses new scheme for debt restructuring of power discoms

The GoM also held deliberations for drafting the broad contours of the new scheme to be proposed for debt restructuring of distribution utilities

J&K CM rules out electricity privatisation, pledges reforms in sector

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed speculation about privatisation of electricity in the Union territory, and said his vision is to strengthen and reform the power sector. "We are not talking about privatisation. If we reduce our losses, improve billing efficiency and enhance revenue generation, there will be no need for it. My vision is to strengthen and reform the power sector in J-K," Abdullah said. The CM addressed the gathering at the 58th Engineers' Day at SKICC here on late Monday evening. The event was held to honour the legacy of Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya for his pioneering contribution to engineering in India. The chief minister said electricity generation and efficient distribution hold the key to economic prosperity in J-K. Emphasising the critical role of the power sector, Abdullah underscored the need for J-K to reduce its power losses and then focus on harnessing its vast hydropower potential to strengthen its economy. "This is the o

Bangladesh buys more power from India, lifts fuel oil use as demand rises

Power imports, mainly from an Adani Power-run coal-fired plant in eastern India, rose 70 per cent in the seven months through July

Data centres guzzle massive electricity. Can we make them more efficient?

Some predictions estimate 8-10 per cent of the planet's electricity production will be needed to sustain the relentless growth in data centres

IEX electricity trade rises nearly 19% to 11,803 million units in Aug

Indian Energy Exchange on Thursday said that its monthly electricity traded volume grew 18.9 per cent to 11,803 million units (MU) in August on a year-on-year basis. A total of 21.68 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) were traded during the month, an IEX (Indian Energy Exchange) statement said. The monthly electricity traded volume (including TRAS) stood at 11,803 MU in August 2025, marking an 18.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to the statement. Despite higher demand, prices on power exchanges were lower than the previous year, owing to higher supply side liquidity on the exchange platform, it explained. The market clearing price in the day-ahead market stood at Rs 4.00 per unit in August 2025, marking a 7 per cent year-on-year(YoY) decline. Similarly, the price in the Real Time Market was Rs 3.38 per unit in August 2025, down 6 per cent YoY. These prices presented an opportunity for Discoms and Commercial & Industrial consumers to meet their demand at a .

India's power output hits fastest growth in 5 months on industrial boost

The sustained growth in renewable energy capacity has aided in lowering India's dependence on coal for power generation this year

Will provide uninterrupted electricity to farmers: Rajasthan energy min

State's Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar directed the managing directors of discoms or power distribution corporations to prepare an action plan to reduce power losses

BS Infra Summit: Clean energy's rise doesn't dent fossil fuel dominance

Twelve years on, fossil fuels still hold the same share in India's electricity, no matter how fast solar and wind grow

Sunsure Energy, NVVN sign 500 MWh BESS pact for power supply to UPPCL

Sunsure Energy on Thursday said it has inked a pact with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam for 500 MWh peak power supply from battery energy storage system to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation. Sunsure Energy, renewable energy solutions provider for businesses and utilities transitioning to green power, is proud to announce the signing of a Battery Energy Discharge Purchase Agreement (BEDPA) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, securing a capacity of 125MW/500MWh, a company statement said. Backed by a 15-year agreement, Sunsure will supply power to NVVN with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) being the end procurer. Under the agreement, Sunsure will set up a standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) under the buildownoperate model at Garautha substation (400/220 kV) in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The project marks Sunsure's first long-term power supply agreement through BESS. Through the agreement, Sunsure will deliver 4 hours of on-deman

The stealth reform of India's electricity sector gains quiet traction

To ease utility opposition and win approval, renewables are framed as captive generation-meant to meet the developer's own energy needs

Supreme Court pulls up states, discoms; sets April 2028 dues deadline

A regulatory asset is an intangible asset created by electricity discoms to account for the gap between the price at which they purchase power and the price at which they sell it to customers

IBA urges govt to provide concessional electricity tariff for CBG plants

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has urged the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide a concessional electricity tariff for compressed biogas (CBG) plants to boost the clean energy transition. In a comprehensive submission to the ministry, IBA stressed that the cost of electricity is a significant operational expense, averaging 30 per cent of overall OPEX, ranging between 20 per cent and 48 per cent, based on the feedstock used and the scale of the plant, an IBA statement said. According to the statement, IBA has suggested that the government should grant concessional electricity rates to CBG plants, which are at a disadvantage due to high industrial electricity charges that account for as high as 48 per cent of their running costs. The association's detailed cost study indicates that at an average industrial tariff of Rs 7 per kWh, electricity takes up a significant portion of the overall operating costs of commercial-scale CBG plants, like 34 per cent in paddy straw-based

HP electricity board records ₹315 cr profit in FY25 after years of losses

The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) turned profitable in financial year 2024-25, earning a profit of Rs 315 crore, an official statement said. Until March 31, 2024, HPSEBL had accumulated losses amounting to Rs 3,742 crore. "After facing losses for many years, this is the highest profit ever recorded by the board. This milestone is not just a number, but a reflection of the commitment of the present state government to its vision of a 'Nai Soch, Naya Himachal'," a government spokesperson said in the statement. The present Himachal government, through its reforms, transparent administrative policies and financial discipline helped the board recover from losses and turn profitable, he said. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the success was the result of a clear policy, honest governance and a welfare-oriented approach. As per the statement, for 2024-25, an amount of Rs 368.89 crore was approved for gratuity, medical reimbursement, revised pension .

India's electricity demand to grow just 4% in 2025 amid cooler summer: IEA

India's electricity demand is expected to grow by a moderate 4 per cent in 2025, after cooler summer temperatures in the first half of the year reduced consumption and shifted peak load to September, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. In its mid-year update on electricity, IEA said while global power demand is rising much faster than the forecast for the 2025-2026 period than it did during the past decade, electricity demand in China and India is expected to rise at a more moderate pace in 2025 than the rapid growth seen in 2024. "After 6 per cent growth in 2024, electricity demand in India is forecast to rise by 4 per cent this year," it said. IEA projected Chinese consumption to rise 5 per cent in 2025, down from 7 per cent in the previous year. However, China alone will account for 50 per cent of global electricity demand growth, as it did in 2024. "In India, the impact of global economic uncertainties on industrial activity and cooler summer temperatures compared to 20

JSW Energy signs electricity supply pact with BESCOM for solar project

JSW Energy on Thursday said its step-down subsidiary JSW Renew Energy Forty Five has inked a power purchase agreement with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) for a grid connected 100 MW Solar Project. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed for a tenure of 25 years at a tariff of Rs 4.31 per kWh. In a regulatory filing, the company said JSW Renew Energy Forty Five Ltd, a step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed power purchase agreement with BESCOM for a grid connected 100 MW solar project with 100 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The aforesaid project will be developed on a designated site and connected to the 220/400 kV KPTCL Firozabad substation in Kalaburagi district, a company statement said. Subsequent to this, the company's total locked-in energy storage capacity stood at 29.4 GWh, including 3.0 GWh of BESS and 26.4 GWh of Pumped Hydro Storage. The company is well positioned to achieve its target of 40 GWh of energy storage by 2030.