India Power Production

India's daily thermal power output dips to record 62% low, RE's share rises

Share of core renewables touches a high of 17% for the first time, according to official data

Govt extends NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh's tenure by one year till July 2026

The government has extended the tenure of Gurdeep Singh as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC by one year, an official notification said. Singh who was due to retire on July 31, will now lead the power giant for till July-end 2026. NTPC is India's largest power producing entity under Ministry of Power. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for re-employment of Shri Gurdeep Singh as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), NTPC (India) Limited on contract basis for a period of one year beyond the date of his superannuation i.e. w.e.f. 01.08.2025 till 31.07.2026, the Department of Personnel & Training said in a notification. In May, the government headhunter PESB found none of the dozen candidates suitable for the role of chairman and managing director of India's biggest power producer NTPC, as its string of struggle in finding the right candidates for top job at PSUs continued. The Public Enterprise Selection Board

Groww rolls out BSE Power ETF, FoF amid India's surging electricity demand

Both schemes are benchmarked to the BSE Power Index - Total Return Index (TRI), offering exposure to a diversified basket of companies engaged in power generation, transmission, utilities, and infra

Power projects with ₹1 trn investment underway in Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu

Multiple hydro-power projects with an investment of over Rs one lakh crore are underway in Arunachal Pradesh to produce 18,000 MW of power, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said. Five of these projects of 2,620 MW have been allocated by the state government to the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO), five projects of 5,097 MW to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) and two projects with a capacity of 3,800 MW to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). "As of now, on the ground, the work for generating a total of 18000 MW of hydro-power is on. In the coming days, we will add more projects. All these projects involved more than Rs 1 lakh crore investment," Khandu told PTI in an interview here. He said these projects were earlier allotted to private sector developers but remained non-starters due to various reasons. The Arunachal Pradesh government, therefore, decided to rope in central hydro PSUs to give a push to the languishing projects. "These projects .

Nearly half of India's power generation capacity non-fossil: Govt data

Nearly half of India's installed power generation capacity of a total of 476 GW is non-fossil fuel-based as of June, but coal-based thermal electricity plays a critical part, according to government data. According to a government explainer on energy and environment issued on Sunday, India's total installed power capacity has reached 476 GW as of June 2025. Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute 235.7 GW (49%) of total capacity, including 226.9 GW renewable and 8.8 GW nuclear, it stated. As of June 2025, India's renewable energy includes 110.9 GW of solar and 51.3 GW of wind power installed capacity. In addition to the installed capacity, 176.70 GW worth of RE projects are under implementation, with 72.06 GW under bidding stages. It explained that thermal power remains dominant, accounting for 240 GW or 50.52 per cent of installed capacity. It noted that India's energy sector is heavily reliant on non-renewable thermal sources, which together account for the largest share of the

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 48,520 crore in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Bihar's Karakat on Friday. The PM, who arrived in Patna on a two-day visit to the state on Thursday, will also address a public rally in Karakat. According to an official communication, "The PM will inaugurate, lay foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat. Boosting power infrastructure in the region, he will lay the foundation stone for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, stage-II (3x800 MW) in Aurangabad district worth over Rs 29,930 crore, which will aim at ensuring energy security for Bihar and eastern India". It will boost industrial growth, create job opportunities, and provide affordable electricity in the region, it added. Further, in boost to the road infrastructure and connectivity in the region, the PM will lay the foundation stone for various road projects includi

Govt trims gas-based power generation capacity to 20.13 GW as of April

The country has reduced gas-based power generation capacity by 20 per cent or 5 GW in the last three months to 20.13 gigawatt (GW) as of April. The development comes at a time when the government has issued a directive to use unutilised gas-based generation capacity to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the summer season, when projected demand is expected to hit 277 GW. According to Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data, India's overall installed power generation capacity was 472.468 GW in April, while the share of gas-based capacity was at 20.13 GW. In March, the total power generation was at 475.211 GW and the share of gas-based capacity was at 24.53 GW. India's overall installed power generation capacity was at 470.448 GW in February and the share of gas-based capacity was at 25.18 GW. The power ministry has decided to use unutilised gas-based electricity generation capacity to ensure uninterrupted power supply and maintain grid security amid an anticipated rise in the

Policy dialogue crucial to boost pumped storage projects: Power secy

There is a need for policy dialogues to fast-track development of pumped storage hydroelectricity projects in the country with a focus on reviewing procedural delays in such projects, Power secretary Pankaj Agarwal said on Thursday. The senior ministry official was addressing a 'Brainstorming Session on Pumped Storage Projects: Powering India's Renewable Future' organised by THDC India and Central Electricity Authority in association with NTPC in the national capital. In his address, Agarwal emphasised ensuring grid stability is a matter of urgent national priority and every state must actively contribute to this effort. "The secretary also said that there is a need of brainstorming and policy dialogue to fast-track PSP development, with a focus on reviewing procedural delays and streamlining processes and platforms like these are vital for building consensus and enabling coordinated sectoral action," THDC India said in a statement. He also emphasised that ensuring grid stability i

THDC synchronises first unit of 1,000 MW Tehri pumped storage project

State-owned THDC India on Thursday announced synchronisation of the first 250 MW unit of its pumped storage plant (PSP) in pump condenser mode at Tehri in Uttarakhand. In pump condenser mode of operation, the turbine is used to generate electricity and simultaneously as a condenser or a heat exchanger. THDC India is constructing a 1,000-MW (250 MW X 4 units) PSP project at Tehri. "CMD R K Vishnoi has announced achievement towards successful commissioning of India's first variable speed 1,000 MW PSP at Tehri with the successful synchronisation of its first unit (of 250 MW) to the Indian grid in pump condenser mode," THDC India said in a statement. The synchronisation took place on Wednesday. With the completion of this pumped storage project, the tehri hydro power complex will have a total installed capacity of 2,400 MW. The company is currently operating 1,000-MW Tehri HPP (hydro power project) and 400-MW Koteshwar HEP (hydro electric power). Based in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, THD

Steps taken for meeting 277 GW peak power demand in FY26: Shripad Naik

The government has taken steps to ensure uninterrupted power supply and meet the projected peak power demand of 277 GW in 2025-26, Union Minister Shripad Naik said on Thursday. The All India Peak Demand for 2024-25 (till February) was 249.856 GW, registered on May 30, 2024. However, this peak demand was successfully met with only a marginal gap of 2 MW, the Minister of State for Power said in a reply to the Lok Sabha. In 2025-26, Naik said a peak demand of 277 GW is expected as per the mid-term review of the 20th Electric Power Survey. "The country is confident to meet this projected demand with optimal usage of existing and under construction capacities," he said. Besides, all power generation companies, including independent power producers (IPPs) and central generating stations, have been advised to generate and maintain full availability on a daily basis, excluding the period of planned maintenance or forced outage. Planned maintenance of generating units is being minimised .

India's power demand may rise 9-10% in 2025 as summers arrive: Experts

India should prepare for a nine to 10 per cent growth in peak electricity demand this summer with the country expected to experience more heatwaves, experts have warned. Last year, the all-India peak electricity demand crossed 250 gigawatts (GW) on May 30, which was 6.3 per cent higher than projections. Climate change-induced heat stress is one of the key factors driving electricity demand. Currently, industries, households and agriculture account for 33 per cent, 28 per cent and 19 per cent of India's total electricity consumption, respectively. Household electricity demand has grown the fastest over the past decade, according to Disha Agarwal, Senior Programme Lead Renewables at the Delhi-based think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water. The share of household electricity consumption increased from 22 per cent in 2012-13 to 25 per cent in 2022-23. Much of this rise can be attributed to economic growth and the increasing need for cooling due to rising temperatures, expert

Over 2K delegates, members from 30 nations join Gridcon 2025 power summit

More than 2,000 delegates and 30 country-representatives are participating in the three-day power sector event GRIDCON 2025 which started on Sunday. Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal inaugurated GRIDCON 2025 The International Conference cum Exhibition on Sunday, a power ministry statement said. R.K. Tyagi, CMD, POWEGRID along with the directors and senior officials from Ministry and other power sector PSUs were present during the function. GRIDCON 2025 is a premier event in the power sector, for industry, utilities, professionals, researchers, and academicians across the global to shape the future of renewable integration, grid resilience, asset management, and digital transformation. With the theme Innovations in Grid Resilience the conference will focus on new technologies, infrastructure, and smart solutions that can revolutionize the way we generate, transmit, distribute, and consume energy, it stated. The event organized by Power Grid ...

100 GW nuclear power by 2047 ambitious, achievable: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the goal to generate 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 is ambitious and achievable, and state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and its subsidiaries aim to fulfill nearly half of that target. Addressing a post-budget webinar organised by NITI Ayog, Singh said India's electricity needs are expected to increase four to five times by 2047 and renewable energy sources alone cannot meet the base-load demand. He said nuclear energy will play a key role in meeting India's energy needs in the future. Singh, as Minister of State in the PMO, oversees the Department of Atomic Energy. "Achieving 100 GW of nuclear power will require a focused and determined approach, adding around four GW annually from now onwards," he said, expressing confidence in meeting the goal with proper planning and execution. He said the Union Budget 2024-25's vision for India's nuclear power expansion has set a target of achieving 100 GW by 2047. Singh s

Danfoss Power Solutions begins work on ₹1,000 cr manufacturing unit in Pune

Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics and electric powertrain systems, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the establishment of a state-of-the-art facility in Pune, with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, the company said. This strategic investment will double the company's manufacturing footprint in India, driving innovation and supporting sustainability initiatives. The facility in Talegaon, Pune, will be Danfoss' seventh manufacturing unit in India. The company currently has additional manufacturing facilities in Chennai, Mumbai, Vadodara, Bengaluru, and two other units in Pune. Spread across 44 acres, the proposed facility in Talegaon will enhance Danfoss' production capacity for existing products, including pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves. It will also manufacture new product lines to meet growing customer demand, the Chennai-based company said in a statement. The Talegaon facility will strengthen Danfoss' ability to

Power minister Khattar urges industry to work on innovative solutions

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday urged industry stakeholders to work on manufacturing innovative solutions to strengthen India's journey towards Viksit Bharat. India's ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy target by 2030 provides various opportunities, the minister said, while addressing the Elecrama 2025 event organised by industry body IEEMA in Greater Noida. The power sector is playing an important role in the country's journey towards becoming Viksit Bharat, the minister said, adding that industry stakeholders must work to make the sector a growth engine for India. "The future of power in India is good... in this journey we need to increase production in an innovative way... advance power electronics, efficient transformer, power converters, smart grid solutions are needed to be developed to take benefit of renewable energy (RE)," he told participants, which included domestic and international delegates and investors. Lal further noted that the sector makes

Extend waiver on charges for renewable energy till 2030: Power producers

Power producers have asked the government to keep the waiver on inter-state transmission charges for renewable energy until 2030 to help clean energy take root more deeply in India's economy. A consultative meeting chaired by Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi was held on February 5, where Wind Independent Power Producers Association (WIPPA) and other associations shared their concerns and suggestions. A key demand from the players was to extend the waiver on inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges, which is otherwise due to end on June 30 this year, sources aware of the matter said. Renewable energy players requested MNRE to extend the ISTS waiver till 2030 to promote investments in the sector and aid India's ambitious energy transition goals. Currently, charges are waived for 25 years for green power projects such as solar, wind, and hybrid projects, and battery energy and pump storage projects commissioned before June 30, 2025. The current ISTS waiver he

NTPC in talks with foreign firms of US, Russia for small modular reactors

NTPC has sought government permission to take forward the discussions, Pal said, but added that no country apart from China and Russia has operating SMR systems

Power producers face loss as CERC bars payment till plants begin ops

Power producers have opposed Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's new norm of not mandating any payments for power they supply to grid before start of commercial production as it may lead to heavy losses. An association of power producers on January 23 wrote to CERC on the new provision for so-called infirm power, seeking a review of the norm. The decision to not pay for infirm power will lead to a huge loss. Thermal power generators can incur an expense to an extent of Rs 1,000 crore during the 6-12 month trial period towards infirm power before they achieve commercial operation of the plant. "All generating stations will face serious financial constraints in conducting the testing and commissioning activities to complete the trial run operation, as there will not be any source of funding for the fuel expenses. Normally, lenders do not fund fuel expenses," the Association of Power Producers wrote to CERC. Earlier, the regulatory regime allowed recovery of some price/cost ..

Power utilities likely to see moderate growth in Q3FY25 earnings

Global coal prices are down due to oversupply and weak demand in China

India to have 777 GW power generation capacity to meet peak demand by 2030

India is likely to have 777 GW power generation capacity, including 500 GW clean sources and about 277 GW fossil fuel-based, to meet the projected peak demand of about 335 GW by 2030, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. "Accordingly, the percentage of clean sources of energy in the total installed capacity is likely to be 64.4 per cent by 2029-30," Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said in a written reply to Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The minister said that to meet the projected peak demand of 334.8 GW and energy requirement of 2,279.7 billion units of the country, as per the National Electricity Plan. He added that the installed capacity for the year 2029-30 is likely to be 7,77,144 MW comprising of fossil-based capacity of 2,76,507 MW and non-fossil-based capacity of 5,00,637 MW along with a battery energy storage capacity of 41,650 MW/208,250 MWh. The coal-based capacity will be 2,51,683 MW and the gas-based capacity will be 24,824 MW, the minister .