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KERC Issues New Rules for Captive Status Verification of Power Plants

KERC has introduced new rules for captive status verification of power plants, ensuring compliance with ownership and consumption norms. The rules take effect from FY 2024-25, with enforcement starting in FY 2025-26.

Discoms | April 03, 2025 | By EI News Network | 195

India’s Power Sector Faces Transition Hurdles Amidst Market Reforms, Says Report

India's power sector is evolving with market reforms, competition, and renewable energy expansion. The Electricity Act of 2003 accelerated this shift, but financial struggles of discoms, regulatory uncertainties, and grid integration challenges continue to hinder the sector’s smooth transition.

Discoms | March 21, 2025 | By EI News Network | 528

CPSU Scheme Phase-II Powers Solar Expansion with Viability Gap Funding

Minister Shripad Yesso Naik informed Rajya Sabha about CPSU Phase-II, supporting NTPC, SJVN Green Energy, NHPC, NLC India, and others with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for solar projects using Indian-made PV modules, managed by SECI and IREDA without PPAs.

Discoms | March 14, 2025 | By EI News Network | 520

Union Budget 2025 Expectations: A Push for Renewable Energy Growth with Subsidies, Incentives, Innovation

With a solid policy framework and strategic investments, Union Budget 2025 has the potential to bring India closer to its goal of becoming a global leader in renewable energy.

Discoms | January 22, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi | 4409

SECI Invites Quotations for INR 1,000 Crore Short-Term Working Capital Credit Facility

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. seeks INR 1,000 crore short-term working capital credit facility from banks to address cash flow mismatches. Proposals due by December 15, 2024, as SECI scales renewable energy project payments amid growing demand.

Discoms | December 03, 2024 | By EI News Network | 714

Government Proposes Amendments to EV Charging Infrastructure Guidelines

The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the 2024 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure guidelines to streamline them with the forthcoming regulations for Battery Swapping and Charging Stations, enhancing the overall EV infrastructure development across the country.

Discoms | November 30, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1572

Ministry of Power Notifies PM Surya Ghar Implementation Measures for DISCOMs

Ministry of Power recently notified new measures to be undertaken by DISCOMs for streamlining the implementation of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Discoms | September 18, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 990

Servotech Power Enrols with 62 DISCOMs under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

This move will not only expand Servotech’s reach across the country but also enable its customers to avail government subsidies under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Discoms | August 28, 2024 | By News Bureau | 826

Renewables Share 33 Percent in India's Energy Landscape, MoP Reports

The Ministry of Power has reported progress in India’s energy sector, highlighting significant advancements in both conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.

Discoms | August 03, 2024 | By News Bureau | 1528

Economic Survey 2023-24: India's Clean Energy Sector Attracts INR 8.5 Lakh Crore Investment

The clean energy sector in India saw new investment of INR 8.5 lakh crore between 2014 and 2023, the Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights.

Discoms | July 23, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1382

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Flipping the Switch on AMI: Why DISCOMs Need a Smart Meter Revolution

A smart meter revolution is the need of the hour to revolutionise the energy landscape of India and achieve the goal of energy efficiency. The government of India launched an ambitious plan to replace 250 million conventional electric meters with sma...

Discoms | October 26, 2023 | By News Bureau | 914