2023
December 18, 2023
Bhutan procured electricity for the first time through the Indian Power Exchange in January 2022 to meet its power shortage. This exposure to the market-based electricity trading necessitated the concerned power sector agencies in Bhutan to work in a coordinated manner to place the bids and procure power through the Indian Power Exchange.
October 4, 2023
Bhutan, the land of Gross National Happiness, is also renowned for being a carbon-neutral nation and for contributing to cross-border electricity trade in the South Asia Region. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a long-term partner of Bhutan in its journey as a regional power market player.
August 24, 2023
The South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) was established in May 1999. SAFIR aims at providing high quality capacity building and training on infrastructure regulation & related topics, in South Asia and to stimulate research on the subject by building a network of regional and international institutions & individuals that are active in the field.
August 24, 2023
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) is a regional initiative which aims to enhance energy access, improve energy security, and increase the use of renewable energy sources in the region.
July 20, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s India Mission (USAID/India) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) pursue the common objectives of accelerating utility modernization, improving the financial and operational performance of the state utilities, and encouraging the adoption of new technology solutions.
July 20, 2023
The recently launched Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) by the Government of India (GoI) supports implementation of pre-paid smart meters and system metering, which is key to strengthening power distribution companies (Discoms), both operationally and financially.
July 20, 2023
South Asian region has in the recent years, witnessed considerable growth in usage of electric vehicles (EVs)
as a means of public and private transportation. In the context of India, EV assumes strategic significance for
the reason that it enables reducing dependence on imported crude oil and thus improves its balance of trade
position. Another compelling reason for its growing usage remains thereby ensuring a pollution free
environment and help in meeting India’s global commitments towards reducing carbon emissions.
July 11, 2023
Bangladesh has surplus power during winter season which can Export to neighboring countries during winter seasons.
July 11, 2023
The Parties shall institute a Joint Steering Committee (JSC) co-chaired by Power Secretaries and a Joint Working Group (JWG) co-chaired by Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary/Director General of the concerned Ministries of the two countries to take forward the identified areas of cooperation in the energy sector.
July 11, 2023
To obtain an optimal generation capacity mix in the least cost manner to meet the demand at every instance of time while ensuring the most efficient use of resources.
July 11, 2023
Identifying the most suitable generating capacity mix and required grid support interventions to meet the forecasted demand for electricity at lowest economic cost while meeting the reliability requirements and declared sector specific policies of the government as required under law.
July 7, 2023
Presentation on Clean Energy Transition in South Asia Current Scenario and Future Outlook - South Asia Perspective
June 27, 2023
There is immediate need of 400kV
interconnecting feeders with India from
Eastern Bhutan, in addition to existing
132kV line
June 27, 2023
As per provision of Electricity (Planning, Development and Recovery of ISTS charges) Rules 2021 , the CTU shall also prepare a five-year rolling plan for ISTS capacity addition every year.
June 27, 2023
Central Electricity Authority has been mandated to prepare the National Electricity Plan (NEP) in accordance with the National Electricity Policy and notify such plan once in five years.