India approves power export to Nepal amid flood damage to hydropower infrastructure

September 14, 2026 3:23 PM

India approves power export to Nepal amid flood damage to hydropower infrastructure

The Ministry of Power has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day to help meet the neighbouring country’s additional power requirements following extensive damage to its hydropower infrastructure caused by recent floods. Under the approval, India will export power to the Nepal Electricity Authority from September 13 to December 31, 2026, between 00:00 hours and 18:00 hours each day. India will export up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV double-circui...

BEE pushes commercial electric cooking to accelerate shift from LPG to electricity

September 10, 2026 11:54 PM

BEE pushes commercial electric cooking to accelerate shift from LPG to electricity

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, has stepped up efforts to promote electric cooking in India’s commercial and institutional kitchens, highlighting its potential to improve energy efficiency, strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on LPG. BEE organised the “Commercial Induction Cooking Showcase & Chef Challenge” in New Delhi under the theme “Accelerating India’s Electric Cooking Ambition: From Technology Demonstration to Real-World Adopt...

Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW, eyes power-surplus status

July 17, 2026 11:18 AM

Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW, eyes power-surplus status

Assam has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest more than ₹77,353 crore in hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects to generate 8,457 MW of electricity, marking the largest investment pipeline in the state's power sector history.   The initiative aims to increase Assam's installed power generation capacity from the current 450 MW to 8,457 MW, positioning the state as a power-surplus region and the Green Energy Hub of Northeast India.   Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlight...

India meets record peak power demand of 256 GW without shortage, sets new benchmark

April 28, 2026 7:18 PM

India meets record peak power demand of 256 GW without shortage, sets new benchmark

India has successfully met its highest-ever peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW without any shortage, marking a major milestone in the country’s power sector and grid management capabilities. The record demand was achieved on April 25 at 3:38 pm, surpassing the previous peak of 250 GW recorded in May 2024 and exceeding the 245.4 GW peak observed earlier this year in January. Notably, the country also continued exporting electricity to neighbouring nations while meeting this record demand. Th...

Global renewable power output overtakes coal for the first time, report says

October 7, 2025 10:55 PM

Global renewable power output overtakes coal for the first time, report says

Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal globally for the first time in the first half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in China and India, a report by think tank Ember showed on Tuesday. Curbing coal power generation, which emits around double the amount of carbon dioxide as gas generation, is regarded as vital by most scientists to meeting global climate targets. Renewables, such as wind and solar, supplied 5,072 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity globally between Januar...