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Power Minister Calls for Stronger, Financially Viable DISCOMs at EDICON 2026

Power Minister Manohar Lal underscored the need for financially strong and self-sustaining DISCOMs while inaugurating EDICON 2026, the national conference on electricity distribution organised by the Ministry of Power and All India Discoms Association.

Ministry Of Power | January 22, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 364

MoP Amends RoW Compensation Guidelines to Fast-Track Land Valuation for Transmission Projects

The Ministry of Power has amended its Right of Way compensation guidelines for transmission lines, introducing a time-bound and standardised land valuation process to reduce delays and speed up project execution.

Ministry Of Power | January 22, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 558

Ministry of Power Mandates 20 Percent Local Content for BESS Projects Under VGF Scheme

The Ministry of Power has mandated a minimum 20 percent local content, including indigenously developed EMS software, for BESS projects implemented under the VGF Scheme supported through the PSDF, as a prerequisite for fund disbursement.

Ministry Of Power | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1200

ISA and Government of India Convene Pre-Summit on Global AI Energy Mission

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Government of India hosted a high-level pre-summit ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026 to advance the use of AI in strengthening resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems across India and the Global South.

Ministry Of Power | December 18, 2025 | By News Bureau | 756

Per kWh Cost of BESS Has Fallen Steeply: MoS Power

India’s battery storage economics have turned sharply competitive, with BESS tariffs falling to about INR 2.1/kWh through competitive bidding for 2 cycles daily from about INR 10.18/kWh in 2022-23, stated Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik. VGF support, transmission waivers, and PLI-led domestic manufacturing can push it further down.

Ministry Of Power | December 16, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1194

Ministry of Power Recognises Apraava Energy’s AI-ML Solution for Power Distribution Advancement

Apraava Energy has received national recognition for its AI and ML solution at the Ministry of Power’s National Conference under the RDSS, earning the runner-up award for advancing data-driven, consumer-centric power distribution, presented by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

Ministry Of Power | December 16, 2025 | By News Bureau | 662

AI and ML to Transform India’s Power Sector: Minister of Power

Minister of Power Manohar Lal emphasised that AI and ML technologies—ranging from smart meter analytics and digital twins to predictive maintenance, theft detection, appliance-level insights, automated outage prediction, and GenAI-driven decision support—can enhance consumer experience and operational efficiency across India’s power sector.

Ministry Of Power | December 08, 2025 | By News Bureau | 1096

Centre Releases INR 37,000 Crore Under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme

Centre releases INR 37,000 crore under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with no pending state claims; fund disbursal tied to DISCOM performance and milestone-based evaluations.

Ministry Of Power | December 05, 2025 | By EI News Network | 549

MoP Mandates Biomass and MSW Co-Firing in Coal-Based Thermal Power Plants

The Union Ministry of Power (MoP) mandates coal plants to co-fire biomass and MSW, aiming to reduce emissions, manage waste, and support Swachh Bharat Mission.

Ministry Of Power | November 19, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1743

Govt Notifies New Minimum Efficiency Standards for Solar Inverters, Effective January 2026

The Ministry of Power has introduced new minimum efficiency standards for grid-connected solar inverters up to 100 kW, applicable to all units manufactured or imported in India from January 2026 to December 2027. Manufacturers must display an endorsement label based on the overall efficiency matrix on the grid-connected solar inverter.

Ministry Of Power | November 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2331