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Innovation Drive: Shift towards advanced motor technologies
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (446+ words) Today, 45 per cent of all electricity is converted into motion by motors in industries and commercial buildings. The integral optimisation of electric-motor-driven systems, including the use of high-efficiency, well-sized components is the key strategy to effectively maximise their overall efficiency....
Electrification at Scale: Power trading systems and growth trajectories for a low-carbon future
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (131+ words) The power sector witnessed major policy and regulatory developments in the past year, reflecting the government's thrust on energy transition and increased private sector participation. The Ministry of Power (Mo P) recently notified the Electricity (Amendment) [] India's power demand has been…...
Maintaining Grid Stability: Keeping pace with renewables growth
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (144+ words) The panellists concluded that a diversified portfolio of flexibility solutions will be essential for maintaining grid stability. This could include smaller flexible power plants, BESS, pumped storage hydropower and demand-side reforms. Over the past decade and a half, I have…...
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (11+ words) Nuclear Energy Focus: Delivering clean, scalable and reliable power'Power Line Magazine...
Pumped Hydro Renaissance: Unlocking long-duration storage for renewable dominance
1+ week, 1+ day ago (368+ words) Challenges in PSP deployment At present, the sector faces several structural and operational challenges. Long gestation periods, combined with delays in land acquisition and regulatory clearances, continue to slow project development. These delays have cascading impacts across the value chain,…...
Changing Dynamics: Outlook for power procurement costs and tariffs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (52+ words) By Asmita Pant, Assistant Vice-President, ICRA Limited Limited additions in hydro and nuclear capacity have further reinforced coal's role as the primary baseload source in many regions. Capacity pipeline, risks and supportive factors GET ACCESS TO OUR ARTICLES Download Rate…...
Ensuring Energy Security: Expanding generation capacity to meet rising power demand
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) Power Line takes a look at India's power generation segment" Segment growth and performance Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 Regarding the operationalisation of gas-based power plants in India, the draft NEP 2026 acknowledges the need for adequate arrangements for flexible gas supply…...
Keeping the Lights On: MISO's transmission expansion plan to strengthen the US power grid
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) In a longer-term context, MTEP25 also highlights the accelerating pace of transmission development. Since 2003, MISO has advanced 6, 871 projects across 22 planning cycles. Looking ahead to 2025-34, approximately 10, 570 circuit miles (17, 011 circuit km) of new or upgraded transmission are projected, showing evidence that the grid…...
Managing Ramps: CEA report emphasises the need for low-load and two-shift thermal operation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) So far, no generating utility has formally nominated a unit for pilot two-shift trials. This continued non-availability has delayed the empirical validation of damage mechanisms and hindered the development of a regulatory compensation framework. The committee's findings suggest that while…...
Making an Impact: High-quality discussions, debates and technology advances at Trans Tech India 2025
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (344+ words) Power Line held the second edition of its trade show, Trans Tech India Exhibition and Conference, on December 10-12, 2025 at the Yashobhoomi India International Convention Centre in New Delhi. The mission of Trans Tech India is to provide a platform for…...