IIT Delhi Launches National Hub for Power Sector Regulatory Research and Advisory

India’s power sector has taken a significant step toward strengthening its regulatory framework with the launch of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs at IIT Delhi. Inaugurated by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the initiative is a collaboration between IIT Delhi, CERC, and Grid India.

The centre is designed to address challenges posed by rising electricity demand, large-scale renewable energy integration, expanding power markets, and increasing digitalization. It will act as a knowledge hub, supporting policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders in shaping future-ready frameworks.

Key Highlights:

• Collaborating Institutions: IIT Delhi, CERC, and Grid India.
• Purpose: National-level hub for regulatory research, advisory support, and knowledge dissemination.
• Focus Areas:
• Capacity building for regulators and industry professionals.
• Research on affordability, sustainability, and efficiency in power markets.
• Advisory support for evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Minister’s Remarks: India must frame its own regulations tailored to domestic needs rather than borrowing from global models.
• Strategic Impact: Enhances India’s preparedness for renewable energy integration and digital transformation in the power sector.

This initiative marks a milestone in building robust regulatory capacity, ensuring India’s power sector remains resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive.

Sources: PSU Connect, EdexLive, The Hindu, Times of India, News9Live, Battery Magazine