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Global wind installations hit record 165 GW in 2025

The global wind energy industry installed 165 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2025, a 40% increase over 2024 and the highest annual figure on record, according to the Global Wind Report 2026...

India formalises long-term resource adequacy framework for power sector

The Central Electricity Authority has released the Long-Term National Resource Adequacy Plan, outlining required generation capacity, sources, and timelines to maintain a reliable supply through...

State regulator scorecard highlights gaps in power sector governance

The Power Foundation of India (PFI), a not-for-profit society under the Ministry of Power, has released a Report on Rating Regulatory Performance of States and Union Territories, prepared in...

From Turbines to Transmission: Integrating Wind into India’s Future Grid

By Consolidated Energy Consultants Limited (CECL) India’s energy transition entered a defining moment in January 2026 with a series of central and state actions designed to embed variable renewable...

Interview with Tushar Kant Tiwari: Aligning India’s regulatory path with clean energy investment

Tushar Kant Tiwari is General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Wind World Group of Companies. With over 15 years of experience across PwC, Indian Oil Corporation, and the...

Interview with Abhishek Kukreja: Renewable surge demands faster grid expansion

Abhishek Kukreja is General Manager at Inox Wind Limited, where he oversees project development and execution in the transmission and renewable domains. With over 17 years of experience spanning power...

PM-KUSUM: State-wise installation progress (as of January 31, 2026)

Source: MNRE, Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 854, February 4, 2026 (data as of January 31, 2026)...

India’s installed power capacity reaches 509,743 MW

India’s power sector continues to expand with a total installed utility capacity of 509,743.09 MW as of November 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority...

India’s energy storage pipeline

India’s energy storage sector has seen a sharp rise in tender activity from 2018 to 2025. A total of 138 tenders covered 51 GW of renewable energy capacity and 196 GWh of energy storage capacity...

DERC proposes to remove 11 kV limit for green open access

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has proposed an amendment to its Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) framework to remove the minimum 11 kV voltage requirement for consumer eligibility. The...

CSERC approves Rs 16,247 crore capex for Chhattisgarh power utilities

Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has approved Capital Investment Plans (CIPs) exceeding Rs 16,247 crore for three state power entities, Chhattisgarh State Power Generation...

APSERC gives Arunachal power dept four months to fix metering gaps

The Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) has directed the Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, to address widespread non-compliance in consumer metering...

Solar schemes for farmers in India: PM KUSUM, rooftop solar and agrivoltaics explained

India is expanding solar deployment in agriculture through programmes such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) and the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. These...

India Moves Toward SF₆-Free Power Equipment

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) recently announced plans to install India’s first eco-friendly 145 kV green circuit breaker at its Imphal substation. This marks a key step in moving...

FACTS devices in modern power systems

Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices use power electronics to dynamically control voltage, impedance and phase angle in AC networks. They improve stability, boost transfer capacity, and...