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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) deserves commendation for its diligent efforts in developing a comprehensive

Integrating 4CP in India’s GNA Regulation: A Pathway to Demand-Based Transmission Pricing

The 4CP (Four Coincident Peak) model, developed and used in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) which…

Let’s talk about smart grids: Demand Side Management

DSM is a crucial function of the smart grid. It encompasses a variety of strategies and technologies aimed at modifying and optimizing electricity consumption patterns of consumers.

Renewable Purchase Obligations: Ambitious or Arbitrary

Earlier, the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) were notified by the Ministry of Power (MoP) as part of the Tariff Policy 2016 under the Electricity Act, 2003, and were frequently ..

What would it take to scale up Demand Flexibility in India?

India’s demand for electricity, having grown at about 5% every year in the past decade, is still unsaturated. Demand is projected to grow 6-7% annually.

Digitalisation at the heart of the Future Energy Systems– but Cultural Change too!

While the great engineers in our sector can meet the challenge, it will take a mindset change, new skills, new regulatory approaches, and most

Smart Grid Observatory – India

Smart grids are a pivotal feature of a digital and green energy sector. These grids integrate cutting-edge digital technologies with traditional power infrastructure, enabling efficient monitoring, management, ..

Maximizing the value of public support to infrastructure investment for energy transitions

This article aims at analysing the objectives and tools available to facilitate investment in low-carbon energy infrastructure.

The FSR Global and the Central Electricity Authority sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between The Central Electricity Authority and the FSR Global, on 14th May 2024 to work together in areas of sustainable development of power sector.

Understanding Carbon Markets – Approaches and Experiences

Carbon markets are the trading systems of carbon credits that allow companies and people to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by buying carbon credits from emission-reducing companies.

Climate Compliant India Grid

Darwin’s seminal work, “On the Origin of Species,” published in 1859, presented a comprehensive explanation of how species evolve over time through a process of natural selection. The core of Darwin’s theory emphasized that within a population ..

The Failing Climate Negotiations – And the Need for India’s Leadership in Representing the Global South

At COP 26, (2021) in Glasgow, the coalition of the rich industrialized countries successfully led and adopted the Net-Zero

What is India’s new RE based tender – Firm and Dispatch-able Renewable Energy (FDRE)?

As the momentum of renewable energy (RE) power has gained and tariffs have become competitive, means to use RE as

Unlocking the Future: Interoperability and Open Standards Reshaping the Power Sector Consumer

In an era dominated by renewables and rapid technological advancements, the power sector ..

Capacity Markets – Capacity Mechanism

In an electricity system, capacity means there are adequate resources on the grid to ensure that the demand for electricity can be met at all times.

Potential of Renewable energy based Minigrids in India’s clean energy transition

India has made a remarkable achievement by electrifying all its census

FSR Global and Power Foundation of India sign MoU to advance Energy Transition in Power Sector

Power Foundation of India (PFI) and FSR Global Council (FSR Global) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to

Decentralised renewable energy sustainable growth of livelihoods sector in North Eastern region of India

The North Eastern Region (NER) of India, comprising eight states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,

Decoding Power Exchanges

Power exchanges is a term that is frequently used in reference to the power and electricity industry. Even though some of us may know what these exchanges generally entail, let’s break down how they operate and why they are

Understanding Electricity Tariff in India

Electricity tariffs, in essence, serve as the pricing framework governing the cost consumers incur for their electricity consumption. In other words, it is the rate or cost associated with the consumption

FSR Global and IICA sign an MoU to develop energy sector programs for India and beyond

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the FSR Global

3 building blocks for China’s Energy Transition

China has made huge strides in its energy and climate policy.[i]. It has the world’s largest electricity system and is now the world’s largest carbon market.China has supported the development of huge

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – the Why, What and How

May 2023 saw the regulation of the Council of the European Union (EU) and European Parliament implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

About Time We Defined Climate Finance

For 28 years, the Conference of Parties (COP) has recognised that Climate Finance is the most critical element dodging negotiations under the United Nations

Smart Meters – An Overview

In a world where energy consumption and sustainability are at the forefront of global concerns, the power sector is undergoing many significant transformations. A crucial part of this is how the metering infrastructure is advancing. Smart meters

Brazilian Energy Transition: The Way Forward

Brazil is currently a country with one of the highest shares of renewables in the energy matrix. The Brazilian energy transition experience so far deserves attention

The FSR Global Forum on World Energy Transition

The energy sector is undergoing a serious transition, being subject to the challenges and opportunities brought by the unstoppable global trends of decentralisation, decarbonisation, and

India’s Green Hydrogen Mission: Look before you leap