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Ministry of Power Notifies Rules to Expand Energy Storage Systems Ownership and Usage

The Ministry of Power has amended Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, formally recognising Energy Storage Systems (ESS) as independent infrastructure assets, opening the door for wider ownership, flexible business models, and a competitive storage market in India.

Ministry Of Power | September 22, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  437

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates CPRI’s Regional Testing Laboratory at Nashik

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Regional Testing Laboratory in Nashik, Maharashtra, to provide advanced testing and certification services for electrical and power equipment in western India. It was inaugurated by Power Minister Monohar Lal in the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Ministry Of Power | September 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1645

Ministry of Power Launches Stakeholder Survey to Build India Energy Stack

The Ministry of Power has launched a stakeholder mapping survey to shape the proposed India Energy Stack (IES), a digital public infrastructure aimed at building an intelligent, connected, and interoperable power sector ecosystem.

Ministry Of Power | September 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1230

Bhupender Gupta Takes Charge as CMD of NHPC

Bhupender Gupta has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC Ltd., bringing over three decades of experience in India’s power sector across hydro, thermal, renewable, transmission, and distribution.

Ministry Of Power | September 05, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  490

New Delhi Hosts Bharat Electricity 2025

Bharat Electricity 2025, being held from 2-4 September, 2025 alongside POWERGEN India and Indian Utility Week, under the theme ‘Viksit Bharat: Transforming Energy, Transforming Lives’, focuses on policy alignment, technological innovation and industry collaboration to reinforce India’s global energy leadership.

Ministry Of Power | September 04, 2025 | By News Bureau |  737

PFC Signs MoU with Ministry of Power for FY26 Under DPE Performance Evaluation Framework

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Power for FY 2025-26 under the Department of Public Enterprises’ performance evaluation framework for CPSEs.

Ministry Of Power | August 27, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  820

Government Appoints Akash Tripathi as Managing Director of SECI

Akash Tripathi, a 1998-batch IAS officer and currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Santosh Sarangi, IAS, Secretary, MNRE, will continue as Chairman of SECI.

Ministry Of Power | August 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  992

India and Japan to Expand Energy Cooperation on CCUS, Biofuels and Green Chemicals

India and Japan have agreed to deepen energy cooperation by expanding collaboration on CCUS, green chemicals, biofuels, and advanced technologies during the Ministerial-level India-Japan Energy Dialogue.

Ministry Of Power | August 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  745

Govt. Backs Pumped Storage Expansion, Relaxes CEA Approval Norms for Select Projects

The government has exempted off-stream closed-loop pumped storage projects from mandatory CEA approval, while hydro schemes above INR 3,000 crore will still require scrutiny, balancing energy transition needs with dam safety compliance.

Ministry Of Power | August 19, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1020

MoP Issues Revised RCO Framework to Boost Renewable Energy Compliance

The Ministry of Power has issued a revised Renewable Consumption Obligation draft, inviting stakeholder comments by 19 August 2025 to enhance compliance and accelerate India’s renewable energy transition under the Energy Conservation Act.

Ministry Of Power | August 09, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1290

Articles

The Role of BESS in India’s Renewable Energy Goals: Facilitating Renewable Integration and Grid Stability

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are critical to achieving India’s COP26 Panchamrit commitments, enabling renewable integration and ensuring grid stability. With rising renewable penetration and peak demand mismatches, BESS addresses the g...

Ministry Of Power | June 20, 2025 | By News Bureau |  135

Decarbonisation in India by 2030: The Critical Industries Leading the Charge

India’s 2030 decarbonisation target is an ambitious yet necessary step toward a sustainable future. With a commitment to decarbonising 50% of its energy sector and achieving 500 GW of fossil-fuel-free generating capacity, the goal far surpass...

Ministry Of Power | February 21, 2025 | By News Bureau |  430

ALMM Extension to Boost Growth of Indian Solar Industry but Slow Down Investments by Domestic Manufactures

The ministry had introduced the ALMM list to boost domestic manufacturing reducing the country’s dependence on imports. However, the domestic capacity was not being able to meet the demand for solar PV in India. In a bid to boost installed sola...

Ministry Of Power | April 26, 2023 | By News Bureau |  1561

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