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Why India curtailed solar energy during peak summer power demand
May 09, 2026 16:09 IST
The curtailment came despite no reported shortages during daytime peak hours, underlining both the crucial role solar played in meeting daytime demand and the scale of surplus generation that still went unused.
Sat, May 09, 2026
Peak summer yet to come, but power supply is already falling short at night. Here’s why
May 05, 2026 08:46 IST
Since temperatures began rising sharply in mid-April, daily peak power demand was recorded during daytime on at least 10 of the 15 days, Grid India data shows. However, shortages were reported during night on 13 of those 15 days.
Fri, May 08, 2026
DAE, Power Ministry at odds over civil nuclear projects’ supervision
May 04, 2026 05:38 IST
Concerns over conflict of interest due to DAE’s full control over supply chain led to calls for a separate ministry to oversee private projects.
Mon, May 04, 2026
Temperature drops at night. So why is India’s power grid facing the most strain in those hours?Subscriber Only
April 28, 2026 09:35 IST
The primary reason for the shortfall during non-solar hours was a spike in forced and partial outages. While planned outages were expected to be limited to around 3 GW, forced and partial outages surged to nearly 26 GW
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
How heatwave has driven an early surge in India’s power demandSubscriber Only
April 25, 2026 18:04 IST
Traditionally, electricity demand peaks during the summer months of June-July or in early autumn. This year, however, the surge has arrived in April itself
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
How electricity trading happens in India, and why a restructuring is on the cardsSubscriber Only
April 22, 2026 09:14 IST
Short-term electricity trades allow both power generators and consumers to meet fluctuations in demand. Changes to this mechanism have been suggested under new draft rules.
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Expert Explains | India’s nuclear pivot: FBRs the future, PHWRs to anchor growth until technology maturesSubscriber Only
April 19, 2026 16:41 IST
As India deregulates the nuclear power sector, NPCIL CMD Bhuwan Chandra Pathak explains how the company will play a “motherly role" in fostering private participation through technology, project development, and design.
Mon, Apr 20, 2026
SHANTI Act push: Atomic Energy Commission clears FDI policy, sends it for inter-ministerial consultation
April 18, 2026 22:19 IST
The inaugural session of the workshop was also attended by Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA); Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC; and Praveen Gupta, Member (E&C), CEA.
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
SHANTI Act push: Atomic Energy Commission clears FDI policy, sends it for inter-ministerial consultation
April 18, 2026 10:43 IST
As India has mastered Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology and achieved criticality in Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) technology, Jain said the next challenge is the indigenisation of Light Water Reactor (LWR) technology, which dominates the global nuclear fleet.
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Thorium push: Clean Core, Canada’s CNL in pact to produce ANEEL fuel for Canadian heavy water reactors
April 18, 2026 08:17 IST
CNL will lead the development, qualification and manufacturing of the fuel under Canadian Standard Association requirements for manufacturing nuclear fuel.
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Vedanta plant blast: Key ‘fan problem’, maintenance lapses under probe
April 18, 2026 05:42 IST
According to the official, the blast occurred because air was unable to escape even as the fuel continued to burn, leading to a pressure build-up. This, in turn, caused a downstream pipe to rupture, triggering the blast.
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Industrial workers say wage hikes trail rise in cost of living; factories stay shut after protests
April 15, 2026 00:50 IST
Workers said minimum wage rates differ across states, which was also one of the major causes of discontentment, especially in the Noida industry area, where widespread protests turned violent on Monday.
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Before Noida, workers protested in Barauni, Surat, Panipat
April 14, 2026 08:00 IST
As distress deepens, workers seek higher wages, release of dues
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Noida workers’ protest: Why anger has been simmering in industrial belts in many citiesSubscriber Only
April 13, 2026 16:19 IST
Since the start of this year, workers' protests have been going on across industrial hubs. The labour unrest has deepened with the recent energy crisis, leaving migrant workers grappling with the higher cost of living. We explain.
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Govt defers power plant maintenance amid gas shortage
April 11, 2026 06:05 IST
At least 15 GW coal-based capacity was planned for maintenance during this period. Out of which 10 GW would not go for maintenance while the rest 5 GW will carry out the scheduled maintenance.
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Induction vs infrared cooktops, and how India’s electric cooking push could affect power gridSubscriber Only
April 09, 2026 14:34 IST
Amid the LPG shortages due to the war in West Asia, many Indian households shifted to induction and infrared cooktops. But ahead of a hotter-than-usual summer, this has implications for the electricity grid.
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Coal PSUs absorb costs amid India’s supply push to meet power demandSubscriber Only
April 09, 2026 01:38 IST
India’s power sector has projected a coal requirement of 906 million tonnes (mt) for the current year, around 10% jump from last year’s consumption of 813 MT, as the country prepares for a peak electricity demand of 270 GW.
Thu, Apr 09, 2026
War in Gulf: Shoe soles to apparels, input costs surge, labour shortage hurting nowSubscriber Only
April 07, 2026 05:00 IST
Footwear production across the country is feeling the pinch of the petrochemical supply crunch in the backdrop of the West Asia crisis.
Tue, Apr 07, 2026
Relief to wind, solar generators: Electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rulesSubscriber Only
April 06, 2026 08:40 IST
These norms — meant to penalize firms when they produce more or less electricity than promised — will now start in April 2027 instead of April 2026.
Mon, Apr 06, 2026
Amid gas shortage, how greater reliance on coal-based power during summer spurs concerns of solar curtailmentSubscriber Only
April 02, 2026 08:46 IST
Disruption of gas supply due to the conflict in West Asia has cast a shadow over availability of gas for the country’s gas-based power plants as the government decided to prioritise certain sectors during the shortage
Sun, Apr 05, 2026
Centre may add battery storage under revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0Subscriber Only
March 30, 2026 05:30 IST
Centre extended timeline for financial closure & completion of projects under PM-KUSUM scheme on Saturday.
Mon, Mar 30, 2026
Behind copper’s latest fall: West Asian conflict weighs on the metal’s demand outlookSubscriber Only
March 28, 2026 11:42 IST
Copper is essential to the modern economy, with uses ranging from housing and manufacturing to power grids, clean energy, artificial intelligence and defence. Thus, it is often seen as a barometer of economic health
Mon, Mar 30, 2026
Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicalsSubscriber Only
March 28, 2026 04:50 IST
Even among these industries, priority should be given to process industries or those requiring LPG for specialised heating purposes that cannot be substituted by natural gas, he said.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Commercial LPG allocation hiked to up to 70% from 50%; additional quantity to prioritise steel, auto, textiles, chemicalsSubscriber Only
March 27, 2026 14:16 IST
Commercial LPG allocation increased to 70% as government boosts supply and prioritises key industries while ensuring household demand remains unaffected.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
West Asia war: Disruption hits chemicals, steel, aluminium, textile, breweriesSubscriber Only
March 26, 2026 02:05 IST
The Indian manufacturing sector is grappling with uncertainty due to cargo stuck at different stages of the supply chain, which could raise the cost of operations and even limit production hours.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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