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Power Ministry Proposes National Electricity Data Sharing Framework
The Ministry of Power has proposed a National Electricity Data Sharing Framework that seeks to standardise electricity sector data sharing through a National Electricity Data Portal, a two-tier access system and cybersecurity safeguards, with renewable energy, grid operations and storage data among the key datasets covered.
Central Electricity Authority | October 26, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 576
CEA Organises International Conference on AI-Enabled Power Sector
CEA launches four digital resources and publications during its 53rd Foundation Day conference on artificial intelligence in the power sector.
Central Electricity Authority | October 16, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1073
India to Add 70 GW Power Capacity in FY27, Responsible AI Adoption Critical
India is likely to add over 70 GW of power generation capacity in FY27, while the government is emphasising responsible AI adoption, AI solutions tailored to India’s power sector and the growing electricity needs of data centres. The CEA launched three initiatives covering cross-border power trade, transmission planning and distribution digitalisation.
Central Electricity Authority | October 15, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1369
ICC India Energy Summit 2026 Charts Priorities for Power Sector
20th India Energy Summit 2026, organised by ICC, discussed energy diversification, regulatory support, distribution sector reforms and domestic manufacturing.
Central Electricity Authority | October 14, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1381
Kearney Flags Transmission Gaps Threatening India’s 500 GW RE Ambition
Kearney’s report highlights planning, execution, grid congestion and digitalisation gaps as India scales its transmission network for renewable integration.
Central Electricity Authority | September 30, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1178
Data Centre Expansion Puts India’s Renewable Power Capacity to Test
For renewable developers, the expansion of data centres creates a large potential market.
Central Electricity Authority | September 28, 2026 | By Abha Rustagi | 1812
Vedanta Aluminium Eyes Rising Demand from Grid Expansion
Vedanta Aluminium is preparing for higher demand for specialised aluminium amid India’s expanding power transmission network.
Central Electricity Authority | September 19, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1367
CEA Proposes 15 Percent Grid-Forming Inverters, 10 Percent ESS for New RE Projects from July 2027
The CEA has proposed requiring at least 15 percent of inverters in renewable energy plants and all BESS PCS to have grid-forming control for projects commissioned from July 1, 2027. It also proposed 10 percent co-located ESS with two-hour storage for ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects from July 2027, rising to four hours from July 2029.
Central Electricity Authority | September 03, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2407
Bharat Electricity 2026 to Bring Global Power and Energy Leaders Together in New Delhi
Bharat Electricity 2026 brings policymakers, investors and technology leaders together to unlock India’s next generation of energy infrastructure.
Central Electricity Authority | September 01, 2026 | By News Bureau | 2004
From Imports to Integration: Is India Ready to Manufacture BESS at Scale?
As BESS deployment accelerates, can India build a globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem while meeting its growing storage demand? Industry leaders provide a BESS market pulse on domestic demand, market readiness, policy support needed and localisation strategies.
Central Electricity Authority | August 31, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2612
Articles
Why Distributed Energy Storage Could Become India’s Next Big Cleantech Business Opportunity
India’s clean-energy transition is entering an interesting phase. We are no longer debating whether renewable energy can scale. It clearly can.The next question is more practical: how do we make that energy available when and where people actua...
Central Electricity Authority | September 17, 2026 | By News Bureau
Can Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects with BESS Be a Game Changer in India’s Energy Ecosystem?
India’s renewable energy story has largely been measured in gigawatts added. The next phase may need a different measure: how much renewable electricity can be delivered when the grid actually needs it.That distinction is becoming increasingly ...
Central Electricity Authority | August 27, 2026 | By News Bureau
How Power Reliability Has Improved Across India & Why Safety Remains a Critical Focus
India’s power sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Reliability has improved significantly, driven by robust safety measures and cutting-edge technological interventions at the ground level. The days of frequent...
Central Electricity Authority | July 02, 2025 | By News Bureau | 116
Understanding the Evolving Discourse of Resource Adequacy in India
The peak demand of India has grown at a CAGR of around 5.5% from FY 2009-10 to FY 2023-24. The trend of the growth in peak can be seen in the chart below. During the same period, India has seen its peak deficit & energy deficit reduce from...
Central Electricity Authority | October 07, 2024 | By News Bureau | 737
Interviews
Iron-Air Batteries Can Power India’s Renewable Ambitions: Stuti Kakkar, Meine Electric
Stuti Kakkar, Co-Founder & COO at Meine Electric
Central Electricity Authority | May 28, 2026 | By News Bureau | 2057
Amitabh Dewan
Head of Large Corporate Risks
Evolving Climate Risks Are Reshaping RE Insurance: Amitabh Dewan, Policybazaar for Business
Kota Bhanu Prakash
CEO and Board Member
Power Asset Management is Shifting from Capacity to Performance: Kota Bhanu Prakash
Jhumarmal Pannaram Tunwal
Promoter, Chairman & Managing Director
Tunwal E-Motors’ Jhumarmal Tunwal Eyes Expansion in Emerging EV Markets
Vipin Malhotra
Business Head
GPI Targets 45 CBG Projects in Three Years, Says GPI Business Head Vipin Malhotra
Ishver Dholakiya
Founder and MD
India’s Domestic Solar Cell Base to Mature by 2028–29: Ishver Dholakiya, Goldi Solar