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.
October 26, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
The framework proposes setting up a National Electricity Data Division (NEDD) within the CEA to maintain the portal, establish data classification and access guidelines, and facilitate data sharing. Adoption of the framework will be voluntary, either fully or partially, for participating entities.
Under the proposed two-tier system, Tier 1 will cover public datasets such as installed generation capacity, state-wise renewable energy capacity, generation mix and annual energy balances. Tier 2 will include access-controlled datasets such as detailed load-flow studies, feeder-level information, outage data and anonymised smart-meter readings. Access to Tier 2 data may require registration and identity verification, subject to safeguards against disclosure of personally identifiable information.
The framework covers data related to generation, transmission, distribution, grid operations, renewable energy, energy storage, tariffs and electricity markets. Indicative datasets include state-wise solar and wind capacity, rooftop solar installations, renewable energy generation, storage utilisation, power demand and supply, transmission capacity, distribution losses and reliability indicators.
Data issuers will retain ownership and control of their datasets and may share them through application programming interfaces (APIs), secure data environments, data downloads and existing data exchange platforms. Public datasets may be made available free of charge, while issuers may levy reasonable fees for commercial API access or bulk data. Reduced or waived fees may be considered for government, academic and research purposes.
The proposed framework sets timelines for improving data discoverability. Entities are expected to complete their metadata catalogues within 12 months of the framework's effective date, while metadata for all public datasets must be discoverable through the NEDP in machine-readable form within 18 months. Data inventories must be updated at least every six months, and newly created datasets must be added and classified within 90 working days.
Data protection and cybersecurity requirements include anonymisation or de-identification of sensitive information, encryption, role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication. Tier 2 data must be stored and processed in India and use a cloud service provider empanelled by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, subject to applicable law. Data-sharing infrastructure must undergo cybersecurity testing before going live, with identified issues addressed before launch.
The framework also proposes a governance committee chaired by the CEA Chairman to oversee implementation and review. Data issuers would be able to designate Data Governance Officers to manage requests and agreements. A two-level grievance mechanism is proposed, with decisions at each level to be issued within 14 working days.
The framework further identifies potential uses for electricity data in sectors such as transport, urban planning, climate action and financial services, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning, building energy efficiency and green finance. It also provides for regulatory consideration of prudent implementation costs, including possible pass-through through the annual revenue requirement of utilities.
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