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Interoperability Maturity Index (IMI) – A Methodology for Assessing DISCOM Readinessfor India’s Electricity Stack
This policy brief presents the Interoperability Maturity Index (IMI), a scientific framework
World Energy Transition outside the West
A new research paper, “World Energy Transition outside the West: A pragmatic stocktake of ten non-Western countries,” by Jean-Michel Glachant and Ramakrishnan Atreya, is now available.
Aspiration versus Assessment: Importance of analysing coal reduction in policy and system spaces
India’s energy goals and climate aspirations over the previous decade have been ambitious. Through its Nationally Determined Contributions
Scaling Demand Response: Global Lessons for India’s Power System Transformation
As discussed in the previous article, Demand Response (DR) in India remains largely limited to pilot programmes despite its significant potential.
Why Demand Response Hasn’t Taken Off in India — And Why that Needs to Change
India’s electricity system is at an inflection point. Installed capacity has reached 520 GW, and for the first time, non-fossil sources account for more than half of it.
Bharat Electricity Summit
In February 2026, when Arun Singh, a solar prosumer from Uttar Pradesh, sold 6 units of electricity for ₹30 to Lakshmi, a garment shop owner in Delhi, it was by most measures a small transaction. In truth, it represented a tectonic shift in India’s energy system.
Data Centres and India’s Power Grid
India’s data centre capacity is projected to grow significantly by 2030, with estimates ranging from 4–5 GW (conservative) to 12–17 GW (aggressive). This paper uses an
8–10 GW scenario representing…
IES at AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 16 to 21 February, was the fourth in a series of global AI summits — after Bletchley Park, Seoul, and Paris — and the first hosted by a Global South country.
India’s Next Energy Transition Begins in the Kitchen
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), smoke from cooking fuels kills 3.2 million people every year worldwide. In India alone, household air pollution is linked to more than 600,000 premature deaths annually
Powering Progress: Towards a Gender-Inclusive Energy Future in India
This report provides a comprehensive mapping of 100+ national and state initiatives that influence women’s participation, alongside an assessment of key energy schemes and sectoral trends.
Digest of the Handbook on Electricity Regulation
As a companion volume to the Handbook on Electricity Markets, this book focuses on the regulated parts of the sector—network regulation, the role of regulators, and retail electricity. Its three sections cover the…
Grid Flexibility Assessment
Grid Flexibility is defined as the power system’s capability and its resources to respond swiftly and reliably to maintain generation-demand balance. A truly flexible system ramps generation up or down, shifts or curtails demand when needed,
From Demand to Despatch: Defining the Boundaries of Resource Adequacy
Electricity systems always ensure access to reliable power. The idea is simple: lights should come on whenever a consumer flips the switch. Resource adequacy tests whether the available capacity can
What do the different Three Letter Acronyms mean?
The vision and framework for a universal digital infrastructure for energy- coordinating energy, information, and transaction flows across interoperable ecosystems. It is broad-based, globally relevant…
Resource Adequacy: Why Delivery Is the New Challenge?
For decades, system operators defined Resource Adequacy (RA) as the generation capacity needed to guarantee meeting the peak demand plus a reserve margin. This capacity centric approach…
The Imperative for an Integrated Resource Adequacy Framework
FSR Global hosted a high-level webinar titled “The Imperative for an Integrated Resource Adequacy Assessment (I-RAA) Framework” on 31 July 2025, bringing together system operators, …
Beyond the Grid: What Teens Need to Know (and Do) About Energy, Justice, and Climate
With the race to decarbonisation getting intense across countries, there is an increased focus on clean energy consumption, sustainable lifestyles and conscious consumption.
Integrated Resource Adequacy Assessment (I-RAA) Framework
As electricity systems transition rapidly toward decarbonisation, increasing reliance on variable renewable energy sources, growing electrification, and climate-related disruption
Ministry of Power conceives an ‘India Energy Stack’ to build the Digital Backbone for the India’s Power Sector
The Ministry of Power has announced the launch of a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack (IES), a pioneering initiative aimed at creating a unified..
India Energy Stack: A Digital Public Infrastructure for India’s Power Sector
India’s energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation to meet the demands of economic growth, rising renewable energy integration, and its Net Zero commitments
Meet Sakthi Muthuthambiran
From the electronics labs of academia to the buzzing floors of solar manufacturing, Sakthi’s journey is a testament to quiet determination, purposeful pivots, and the untold stories of women powering
Meet Sheetal Rastogi
From streamlining green energy finance to building resilient clean cooking space, Sheetal is charting a bold path in the clean energy transition. Her work is pivotal in ensuring that…
Electricity Demand Assessment
Demand assessment is the backbone of a reliable power system since it ensures adequate resources to maintain grid stability. Assessing demand in traditional power systems require operators ….
Empowering Communities, Energizing Change: Deeptha’s Journey with Haqdarshak
As a trailblazer in the social innovation space, my journey with Haqdarshak has been one of growth, resilience, and impact. I was driven by a vision to empower ..
Beyond the Wires: Mayuri’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose
While the legal field opened doors, my entry into the energy sector was almost serendipitous. My first job landed me in the legal department of a power distribution company.
FSR Global and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited collaborate to Advance Smart Grid Innovation and Research
The key focus areas of the partnership include Smart Grid development whereas ….
My Path from Engineering to Energy Policy: Ashwini Chitnis
As a fresh engineer starting her career, I wanted to work in the field of electrical design. However, when I graduated in 2002, the economy was recovering from a major recession, and jobs were hard to find.
A Trailblazer in Energy Law: The Story of Anushree Bardhan
A successful career often takes shape through unexpected turns, and Anushree’s journey into the energy sector is a testament to this. As an independent legal practitioner with nearly 12 years …
Meet Padmaja Tiwari
From power-to-X solutions to tackling policy and scalability challenges, Padmaja is driving real change in the green hydrogen revolution. What makes Padmaja’s journey so unique? She’s at the forefront of hydrogen innovation, shaping strategies for generation
Developing India’s Interoperable Smart Grid
The report examines the critical role of smart grids in India’s energy transition, emphasising digital innovation, interoperability, and regulatory advancements.