{"id":373426,"date":"2026-01-22T10:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=373426"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:15:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:45:30","slug":"draft-national-electricity-policy-2026-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/01\/22\/draft-national-electricity-policy-2026-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Reimagining India’s Power Toward Viksit Bharat @2047: Ministry of Power releases Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On 20-1-2026, the Ministry of Power issued the draft of National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026<\/span>, introducing a framework that ensures reliable affordable and sustainable electricity supply. It aims to bring transformation to power sector aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047<\/span>.<\/p>\n

This Draft policy invites suggestions from stakeholders before 19-2-2026, which can be submitted at rr1-mop@gov.in<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Background:<\/h3>\n

The first National Electricity Policy<\/span> was introduced in 2005 when power sector faced fundamental challenges such as demand—supply deficits, low access to electricity, insufficient private participation, and underdeveloped infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Since then, following transformations were noted:<\/p>\n

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    Installed generation capacity has increased fourfold<\/span>, driven significantly by private sector participation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Universal electrification<\/span> was achieved in March 2021<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A unified national grid<\/span> became operational in December 2013<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Per capita electricity consumption rose to 1,460 kWh in 2024—25<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Power exchanges and markets evolved, enhancing efficiency and procurement flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    However, despite these achievements, persistent systemic issues remain related to distribution segment. DISCOMs continued to face:<\/p>\n

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      High accumulated losses and debt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tariffs that are often non-cost-reflective<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Heavy cross-subsidisation leading to elevated industrial tariffs<\/span>, affecting global competitiveness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      In response to deal with these backdrops Power Ministry has drafted NEP 2026<\/span> which aims to achieve the set milestones to sustain growth and ensure long-term sustainability:<\/p>\n

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        Per capita electricity consumption:<\/p>\n

        ○ 2,000 kWh by 2030<\/p>\n

        ○ 4,000+ kWh by 2047<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Climate alignment:<\/p>\n

        ○ 45% reduction in emissions intensity from 2005 levels by 2030<\/p>\n

        ○ Net-zero emissions by 2070<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Key Takeaways of National Electricity Policy:<\/h3>\n
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          National Electricity Policy<\/span> is introduced in compliance with Electricity Act 2003<\/span>, replacing the earlier National Electricity Policy of 2005<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          To ensure planned and reliable capacity expansion:<\/p>\n

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            DISCOMs and SLDCs will prepare utility- and state-level Resource Adequacy (‘RA’) plans under State Commission regulations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            The Central Electricity Authority (‘CEA’) will consolidate these into a national RA plan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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            The draft emphasizes restoring the sector’s financial health:<\/p>\n

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              Indexed tariffs with automatic annual revisions where State Commissions delay orders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Progressive recovery of fixed costs through demand charges to reduce cross-subsidisation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Exemption from cross-subsidies and surcharges for manufacturing industries, railways, and metro rail to boost competitiveness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Regulatory Commissions may exempt distribution licensees from Universal Service Obligation for consumers with contracted load \u00e2\u2030\u00a5 1 MW.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Strengthening dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce burdens on regulators and consumers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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              To accelerate India’s clean energy transition:<\/p>\n

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                Renewable Energy<\/span> (‘RE’) capacity addition via market-based mechanisms and support for captive RE projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Storage installation by distribution licensees on behalf of small consumers to leverage economies of scale; bulk consumers may install their own storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Allowing peer-to-peer (P2P) trading of surplus DRE energy and storage through aggregators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Parity between RE and conventional sources in scheduling and deviation by 2030.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Promotion of market-based deployment of storage, BESS technologies, and domestic manufacturing of cells and components.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Demand-side support such as Viability Gap Funding<\/span> (‘VGF)’ for BESS and pumped storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                The sector advances toward a low-carbon future, but thermal power will continue to play a role:<\/p>\n

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                  Integration of storage solutions with thermal plants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Repurposing older units for grid support and improved reliability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Exploring direct use of thermal plant steam for district cooling and industrial processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                  This policy is in line with the SHANTI Act, 2025<\/span>, supporting:<\/p>\n

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                    Adoption of advanced nuclear technologies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Development of Modular and Small Reactors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Use of nuclear energy by commercial and industrial consumers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    A target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                    To expand storage-based clean energy:<\/p>\n

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                      Accelerated development of storage-based hydroelectric projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Focus on flood moderation, irrigation, and overall water and energy security<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                      The policy calls for accelerated storage-based hydropower development, strengthened market surveillance, and modernized transmission systems using advanced technologies, fair RoW compensation, RE tariff parity by 2030, and utilisation-based connectivity to prevent speculative holding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      It promotes achieving single-digit AT&C losses, adopting shared distribution networks, establishing DSOs for RE-storage-V2G integration, ensuring N-1 redundancy in large cities by 2032, implementing underground networks in congested areas, and improving grid governance through STU unbundling and alignment with the Indian Electricity Grid Code.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      It mandates strong cybersecurity measures<\/span>, compulsory domestic storage of power-sector data, structured data-sharing with real-time DER visibility, and a transition to indigenous SCADA systems by 2030 along with domestic development of all critical power-system software.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Power Ministry has issued draft National Electricity Policy 2026 which aims for a future-ready energy ecosystem that strengthens reliability, sustainability, and economic 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