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By Alok Kumar, Former Union Power Secretary and Director General, All India Discoms Association After overcoming widespread shortages in power supply and achieving near-universal access to electricity, the focus of the power sector has now shifted to improving the reliability of supply as India expands the generation capacities needed to meet its growing...
In a recent interview with Power Line, Jatin Shah, Managing Director, Arfin India Limited, discussed the current state of the power transmission sector in India, the key challenges and opportunities, and the near- to medium-term outlook for the sector. He also spoke about Arfin India’s product portfolio for the power transmission segment, including key...
The rapid expansion of renewable energy in India is increasingly exposing a critical gap between generation capacity addition and the development of transmission infrastructure required to evacuate it. While renewable energy projects, particularly solar and wind, are being added at an incremental pace, transmission networks and associated grid...
In an interview with Power Line , Manish Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer, Conductors and Telecom Businesses, APAR Industries Limited; and Managing Director, APAR T&D Projects Private Limited, discussed the evolving landscape of India’s power transmission sector. He highlighted emerging opportunities, challenges faced by equipment manufacturers, and...
In a recent interview with Power Line, Guilherme Mendonca, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL), shared his views on the current state of the sector and the future outlook. He also spoke about the company’s key achievements and future plans. Excerpts... What is your perspective on the current state of the...
In a recent interview with Power Line, Sandeep Zanzaria, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, GE Vernova T&D India Limited, shared his perspective on the performance of India’s power sector and its future outlook, the key trends in the power transmission segment, and major opportunities and challenges in the sector. He also outlined GE Vernova...
In a recent interview with Power Line, Pratik Agarwal, Chairman, Serentica Renewables and Resonia Limited, and Managing Director, Sterlite Electric Limited, spoke about the current state of the power sector, progress in renewable energy development, opportunities for private participation in transmission and overall outlook for the sector. Edited...
Electricity consumption in India increased by 11% year-on-year in September 2026, reaching 162 billion units. This surge in demand, coupled with a 16% drop in hydro output, led to a 60% decrease in coal stocks at power plants.
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has invested approximately EGP57 billion to develop and modernise the transmission and distribution (T&D) grid across the Sinai Peninsula, supporting urban, industrial, agricultural and tourism development in North and South Sinai. The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company has established 29...
Gujarat is pursuing a 4,200 MW nuclear project through an MoU with NPCIL as part of its long-term strategy to meet increasing electricity demand. The state recorded a peak demand of 29,822 MW on October 16, a 36% increase from the previous year.
India's peak power demand has consistently surpassed 250 GW throughout September, nearing summer levels. This sustained demand is driven by cooling and irrigation needs, with October 5 recording a peak of 260 GW.
Tamil Nadu is revising its power procurement strategy to reduce reliance on expensive open-market purchases as the northeast monsoon has decreased electricity demand by approximately 1,000 MW. The state aims to balance cost reduction with maintaining a consistent power supply.