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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.

Ministry Of Power | October 26, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 496

Tata Power Builds 2.8 GW Data Centre and Green Energy Pipeline

Tata Power is expanding its data centre business with a diversified pipeline spanning power distribution, transmission infrastructure and green energy.

Ministry Of Power | October 14, 2026 | By News Bureau | 908

MoP Revises RoW Compensation Rules for ISTS Transmission Lines

The Ministry of Power has revised RoW compensation guidelines for ISTS transmission lines, allowing market rates determined by a Market Rate Committee to be used where they exceed applicable circle rates.

Ministry Of Power | October 08, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1562

Data Centre Expansion Puts India’s Renewable Power Capacity to Test

For renewable developers, the expansion of data centres creates a large potential market.

Ministry Of Power | September 28, 2026 | By Abha Rustagi | 1810

MoP Orders Coal-based Captive Power Plants Above 50 MW to Maximise Output, Sell Surplus

The Ministry of Power has directed 112 captive coal-based generating stations with installed capacity of 50 MW and above to operate at the maximum available capacity from October 1 to December 31, 2026, and offer surplus power through power exchanges, amid expectations of rising electricity demand in the coming months.

Ministry Of Power | September 28, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 968

BIMSTEC Energy Centre Holds Capacity Building Programme on Emerging Power Technologies

The BIMSTEC Energy Centre conducted a five-day capacity building programme in Bengaluru covering renewable energy, BESS, green hydrogen, CCUS, long-duration energy storage, SMRs, smart grids, AI, advanced transmission technologies and grid-forming converters, with participants from all seven member states.

Ministry Of Power | September 19, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1245

Windergy India 2026 to Bring Global Wind Industry Together in Chennai

Windergy India 2026 will focus on scaling wind deployment, strengthening supply chains and unlocking new opportunities in offshore and repowering.

Ministry Of Power | September 03, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1809

NTPC Goes Live with Avaali’s Velocious Supplier Experience Solution

NTPC has deployed Avaali’s Velocious Supplier Experience solution across its subsidiaries, providing more than 50,000 vendors with digital tools for profiles, order tracking, invoice submission and supplier interactions.

Ministry Of Power | September 02, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1092

Govt. Allows Sale of T-GNA Curtailed Renewable Power Through Co-Located BESS

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has allowed developers to store curtailed T-GNA renewable power in co-located BESS and sell recovered electricity.

Ministry Of Power | September 01, 2026 | By EI News Network | 3576

Parliamentary Panel Urges NHPC to Prioritise 20,000 MW Pumped Storage Pipeline

Parliamentary panel urges NHPC to prioritise 20,000 MW pumped storage projects, expedite clearances and strengthen grid stability amid renewable energy expansion.

Ministry Of Power | August 11, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1052

Articles

India’s Data Centre Boom Need More Than Reliable Power

India’s data centre industry is entering a period of exceptional growth, driven by AI, cloud computing and rapid digitalisation. CBRE estimates that operational capacity had already reached about 1.75 GW by the end of H1 2026, while JLL expects...

Ministry Of Power | October 13, 2026 | By News Bureau

From Backup Power to Grid Infrastructure: Why BESS Needs a New Identity

India’s conversation around Battery Energy Storage Systems has remained tied to a familiar image: a battery waiting in the background until the grid fails. That is too limited for the electricity system India is building.The scale of renewable ...

Ministry Of Power | September 21, 2026 | By News Bureau

Smart Metering in India: From Policy Push to Visible Impact on the Ground

For decades, India’s power distribution sector has grappled with a persistent paradox: robust generation capacity on one hand, and financially strained distribution utilities on the other. High Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) loss...

Ministry Of Power | July 24, 2026 | By News Bureau

Learning Energy Policy Through India’s Group Captive Norm Reforms

Studying energy policy, regulatory changes offer an opportunity to bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world applications. The recent reforms introduced by the Ministry of Power on group captive norms serve as an instructive example. These change...

Ministry Of Power | May 01, 2026 | By News Bureau