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India Targets 500 GW Non-Fossil Capacity, 208 GWh Storage by 2030
The Government of India targets 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, requiring 208 GWh of battery storage for grid integration. Existing BESS capacity is 798 MWh, with 35.8 GWh under constructi
MoHUA and MoPNG Review PNG Expansion in 110 Focus Areas
Secretaries of MoHUA and MoPNG chaired a review meeting on accelerating PNG network expansion in 110 high-priority geographic areas. The meeting directed states and ULBs to expedite approvals and set
India's Nuclear Capacity Hits 8,780 MW, Generation Triples Since 2008
The India-US nuclear deal enabled fuel imports and new reactors, with 16 reactors (6,380 MW) now under IAEA safeguards and fueled by imports. Nuclear power generation tripled from 16,956 MU in 2007-08
India's Power Capacity Hits 524 GW, Peak Demand of 250 GW Met
India's installed power capacity reaches 524 GW with 300 GW added since 2014, achieving a surplus from a previous deficit. The country successfully met a record peak demand of 250 GW in FY25, with sup
GoM Meets on Power Distribution Viability Reforms
Union Minister Shri Shripad Yesso Naik chaired the 6th meeting of the Group of Ministers to address the financial viability of power distribution utilities. The meeting highlighted that while the sect
India's Grid Integration Plan for 500 GW Renewables by 2030
The Ministry of Power outlines grid integration for 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, including transmission planning and financial assistance for intra-state green corridors. Grid stability measure
Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Launches with National Power Plans
The Ministry of Power inaugurated the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, releasing a National Resource Adequacy Plan and a Transmission Plan for over 900 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2035-36. The event h
India's Installed Power Capacity Reaches 520.51 GW
As of January 2026, India's installed power generation capacity reached 520.51 GW, with 296.388 GW added since April 2014, transforming the country from power deficit to sufficient. The government has
India Targets 500 GW Renewables with BESS Support
Government targets 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, requiring 208 GWh of BESS for grid integration as per National Electricity Plan. Existing BESS capacity is 798 MWh, with 35.8 GWh under construct
India's Power Ministry Outlines Summer Power Supply Measures
India's Ministry of Power outlines a 9-point plan to ensure power supply during the summer of 2026, leveraging a total installed capacity of 524 GW. Key measures include directing a 4,000 MW Tata Powe
Supreme Court Upholds GBI for Renewable Power Generators
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by Southern Power Distribution Company, upholding the Appellate Tribunal's order on Generation Based Incentive (GBI). The Court ruled that regulatory commissions