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The two sides of India’s electricity story

श्रवण शुक्ल -
On September 10, 2026, India's peak electricity demand reached 269.2 gigawatts (GW), an exceptionally high level for the monsoon season.
Specials

Beyond Generation: Inside India’s gigawatt-scale renewable energy storage revolution

Raju Das -
An analytical breakdown of India's grid-scale energy storage vectors, tackling renewable intermittency, duck curves, and pan-Indian grid transmission corridors.
Government and Policy

Modi govt takes another step towards energy self-reliance with green power, approves 1,000 MW Naying Hydel Project in Arunachal Pradesh

OpIndia Staff -
In a significant development aimed at harnessing the vast hydropower potential of the Northeast, the Centre has granted environmental clearance to the 1,000 MW...
News Reports

Punjab electricity crisis deepens as demand nears record high; farmer unions launch statewide protests over agricultural power shortage ahead of 2027 polls

OpIndia Staff -
KMM convener Sarwan Singh Pandher alleged agricultural feeders were receiving barely two-and-a-half to four hours of electricity daily, forcing farmers to run diesel motors and warning of a chakka jam if their demands remain ignored.
Editor's picks

Freebies to continue but at what cost? White paper reveals that debt of Tamil Nadu power sector crosses ₹2.47 lakh crore but Vijay govt...

OpIndia Staff -
Despite the massive debt burden, the minister said that there will be no electricity tariff hike and that the electricity scheme for farmers would continue.
Government and Policy

India meets record 256 GW peak power demand without shortage, solar emerges as key driver of supply

OpIndia Staff -
On 25th April, India recorded a peak power demand of 256.1 gigawatts (GW), the highest ever.
Government and Policy

Union cabinet approves ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme with focus on hilly and North Eastern states

OpIndia Staff -
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the five-year period from FY...
Government and Policy

Union Government amends Electricity Rules to strengthen captive power framework and support industrial competitiveness by removing ambiguities 

OpIndia Staff -
The Ministry of Power has officially notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing targeted changes to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, governing...
Government and Policy

India adds highest ever 52,000 MW of power generation capacity in just 10 months, over 75% contributed by solar and wind power projects

OpIndia Staff -
India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its power sector, adding a record 52,537 MW (over 52.5 gigawatts) of electricity generation capacity in just...
Economy and Finance

Adani Power announces Q2 FY26 Results: Profit remains strong amid weather-driven demand slowdown, major expansion projects on track

OpIndia Staff -
Adani Power Ltd (APL) reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, with resilient profitability despite muted power demand and...
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