Features

Analytical, insightful and topical write-ups on major trends and developments

• Afghanistan’s Power Sector Update: Outlook remains uncertain [free access]

  May 10, 2022
  War-torn Afghanistan is taking small steps to restore its power sector, which is in a shambles like its economy.

• CAISO's 2021-22 Transmission Plan: A step forward to mitigate grid challenges

  May 3, 2022
  The US state of California has been proactively working towards achieving a carbon-free energy sector by 2045 and an interim target of 60 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

• Accelerating UK’s offshore wind: Ofgem releases interim framework for MPIs

  May 3, 2022
  The UK government has set ambitious new targets for offshore wind power development with a view to achieving net zero by 2050, particularly in the emerging geopolitical scenario that has put Britain's energy security under the scanner.

• Ecuador’s Power Grid Preparing the grid for energy transition [free access]

  April 8, 2022
  Ecuador’s energy outlook has undergone a drastic change in recent times.

• US SPP-MISO Joint Study: Identifies seven 345 kV cross-seam projects

  April 4, 2022
  The electricity sector in the US is at a crossroads as the generation mix is rapidly changing to incorporate more renewable energy to achieve the country’s goal of reaching 100 per cent clean electricity by 2035.

• Egypt’s Power Sector: Transition Towards Renewable Energy

  April 4, 2022
  Egypt, one of Northern Africa's largest economies and the most crowded nation within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with more than 100 million inhabitants, is relentlessly moving towards clean energy transition.

• Brazil’s Energy Expansion Plan 2031: Envisages an investment of BRL528 billion

  March 10, 2022
  Brazil, which is one of the least carbon-intensive economies in the world, is now aiming to meet almost 45 per cent of its primary energy demand from electricity generated by hydropower plants.

• CAISO's 20-Year Transmission Outlook: To Aid US’ Grid and Renewable Goals

  March 3, 2022
  The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is the largest ISO of about 38 balancing authorities in the western interconnection, handling over two-thirds of the electric load in the West.

• Germany’s Network Expansion Plans: BNetzA confirms NEP [free access]

  March 2, 2022
  Germany is looking to accelerate energy transition driven by geopolitics and energy security in addition to achieving its climate goals under Energiewende (with the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95 per cent by 2050).

• China Southern Power Grid: Plans to invest CNY670 billion by 2025

  February 10, 2022
  China’s second-largest grid network developer, China Southern Power Grid (CSG), is a state enterprise responsible for the development and management of China’s southern regional power grid.

• India’s Plans for Interconnecting RE: Making progress on green energy corridors

  February 10, 2022
  India plans to expand its renewable energy capacity to over 450 GW by 2030, from the current level of about 105 GW. The ambitious renewable energy target is already acting as a catalyst for grid expansion to enable the flow of renewables into the national grid network.

• Tanzanian Power Sector: Ambitious targets set for the coming decade [free access]

  February 3, 2022
  The East African country of Tanzania, with a population of around 62 million and an electrification rate of only 30 per cent, continues to struggle with providing electricity access to its population. However, the government is making concerted efforts to improve its electric infrastructure, which is critical to advance the country’s economic growth.

• EC Adopts Fifth PCI List: Working towards EU’s net zero climate goals [free access]

  January 10, 2022
  Europe is working rigorously towards achieving its 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) ambitions agreed to in the European Green Deal along with an intermediate GHG reduction target of at least 55 per cent by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

• Pakistan’s Transmission Sector: Efforts underway to overcome system constraints

  January 10, 2022
  Pakistan has been grappling with severe power shortages as the state-owned electric utilities have been performing poorly owing to financial and administrative constraints.

• South Africa’ Transmission Plan ZAR164 billion investments planned by 2031

  December 27, 2021
  South Africa, one of the largest economies in Africa, has been in a deep energy crisis over the past few years.

• Greece ADMIE's Transmission Investments Plan [free access]

  December 8, 2021
  Greece, much like other European countries, is focusing on carrying out a smooth energy transition and becoming a climate neutral economy by 2050.

• Uruguay’s Transmission Sector : Focus on grid transformation and modernisation

  December 8, 2021
  Uruguay’s power sector has witnessed a dramatic shift in its energy matrix from petroleum-based electricity generation to renewable sources during the last two decades.

• US renewable goals: EIPC’s white paper endorses holistic transmission plan

  December 6, 2021
  As the US gears up to meet its clean energy goal of reaching 100 per cent carbon-free electricity by 2035, renewable energy is expected to play a significant role in the country’s energy mix.

• Kenyan Power Sector: Banking on private investments for grid upgrades [free access]

  November 9, 2021
  Kenya’s power sector witnessed extensive institutional and structural reforms during the mid-1990s. Post reforms, Kenya’s power sector has grown exponentially, with generation capacity expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.06 per cent, and transmission and distribution line lengths growing at a CAGR of 5.26 per cent and 21.24 per cent respectively since 2008.

• Peru’s Transmission Plan 2021-30: USD1.6 billion envisaged in grid expansion

  November 8, 2021
  Peru is the third largest country in Latin America after Brazil and Argentina, with a great diversity of ecosystems, along with mineral and energy resources