The Tribune
Summary
The government on Wednesday released the new “Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026” for public consultation with stakeholders, marking a significant step towards transforming India's power sector.
For thermal generation, the draft NEP highlights integration of storage and repurposing of older plants to provide grid support and facilitate higher renewable integration. It also suggests exploring direct use of steam from thermal plants for district cooling and industrial processes to improve overall efficiency.
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