India needs a diversified portfolio of future-ready power system technologies, say experts
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Mains·
Why in news
Energy leaders at the Global Energy Leaders Summit in Puri advocated for a diversified power system featuring flexible generation and modern distribution to ensure system adequacy during the energy transition.
Background
The Global Energy Leaders Summit was held in Puri, Odisha. K.V. Singh Deo, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and State Energy Minister, highlighted the need for financial viability and political courage to reform tariffs and retire coal assets.
Facts for Prelims
- PlacePuri, Odisha: Venue of the Global Energy Leaders Summit
- PostK.V. Singh Deo: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and State Energy Minister
- FactClean energy research is projected to create a significant number of jobs
For Mains
Q. Discuss the structural and financial challenges in transitioning India's power grid from coal-centric generation to a diversified, flexible, and modern distribution system.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal bottleneck: Balancing the high capital expenditure of modern distribution with the need for tariff reforms
- Asset strandedness: Managing the economic and environmental implications of retiring coal-based power assets
- System adequacy: Ensuring grid stability while integrating intermittent renewable energy sources
Keywords: Energy Transition · System Adequacy · Flexible Generation · Tariff Reform · Stranded Assets
More Economy notes
- La Niña, cold dry air from Siberia and local physics contributed to Karnataka’s winter chill · 14 December 2025
- After Madras HC order, IGR issues advisory on concession in stamp duty, registration fee in Special Economic Zone area · 14 December 2025
- Rajasthan Solar Power Curtailment: 4.3 GW Hit by Transmission Shortage · 14 December 2025
- NIRL inks MoU with PTC India Limited for establishment of green energy joint venture · 14 December 2025
- Parliamentary panel recommends easing clearances for underground coal mining projects · 14 December 2025
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced the identification of 110 projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh under the Sagarmala program to boost port-led industrialization · 14 December 2025
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.