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The Ministry of Power has launched a stakeholder mapping survey to support development of the India Energy Stack. This digital infrastructure aims to transform the power sector through standardized APIs and open protocols. The survey will help shape interoperability frameworks for utilities and solution providers. The IES platform is designed to do for energy what UPI did for digital payments in India.

Key Points: Power Ministry Launches India Energy Stack Stakeholder Survey

  • Survey captures organizational profiles and innovation readiness for IES participation
  • IES will create unified digital IDs for assets and transactions
  • Open APIs ensure seamless integration with legacy power systems
  • Platform enables startups and fintech companies to build energy solutions
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Power Ministry launches stakeholder survey to support India Energy Stack development

Ministry of Power seeks stakeholder input to develop India Energy Stack - a digital public infrastructure for renewable integration and grid modernization.

"The sector is undergoing a paradigmatic shift with digitalisation of the grid, large-scale renewable energy integration, and consumer-oriented reforms - Ministry of Power"

New Delhi, September 9

The Ministry of Power has initiated a Stakeholder Mapping Survey as part of its vision to build the India Energy Stack (IES) -- a Digital Public Infrastructure aimed at supporting key advancements in the power sector.

Ministry of Power said in a release that the sector is undergoing a paradigmatic shift with digitalisation of the grid, large-scale renewable energy integration, decentralised power generation, and consumer-oriented reforms.

To enable this transformation, the Ministry is developing a Utility Intelligence Platform under the IES, based on standardised and open APIs and protocols. This will be done in coordination with selected power distribution utilities to help the ecosystem leverage data available across IT/OT platforms.

The survey aims to capture organisational profiles, solutions offered, areas of innovation, and readiness for IES participation. As the IES will define open standards, protocols, and interoperability frameworks, stakeholders are encouraged to factor in these standards early in the development of new products, platforms, and solutions.

Stakeholders are requested to complete the survey within two weeks of this communication by submitting accurate information at: https://forms.office.com/r/Wm0sewTTrC, or via the provided QR code. The survey will serve as a reference for utilities and solution providers in shaping the IES ecosystem.

The India Energy Stack (IES) is envisioned as a standardised, modular, and open-source digital infrastructure for the power sector. It aims to create a unified framework that supports unique digital IDs for assets, consumers, and transactions, enabling better tracking, transparency, and management across the ecosystem.

Through open APIs, the IES will ensure seamless integration with existing legacy systems, promoting interoperability and reducing barriers to adoption. Designed to foster ecosystem innovation, the IES will empower startups, virtual power plants (VPPs), and energy fintech companies to build solutions on a common digital foundation.

With a scalable, plug-and-play architecture, the platform will be adaptable by any DISCOM, SLDC, or AMISP. In essence, IES seeks to do for energy what Aadhaar and UPI have done for digital identity and payments--transforming the sector through inclusive, technology-driven infrastructure.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone working in renewable energy startups, this is exciting! Open APIs will help smaller companies integrate with DISCOMs without massive investment. Just hope the implementation is smooth across states 🤞
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Aman W
Good initiative but concerned about data privacy. Digital IDs for consumers and assets need strong safeguards. Hope they learn from Aadhaar's challenges while implementing this.
Siddharth J
This could revolutionize rural electrification! With decentralized power generation and better tracking, remote villages can have more reliable power supply. Great step for Digital India mission! 💡
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Kavya N
Hope they consider the ground reality of different states. What works in Delhi might not work in Bihar. The standards should be flexible enough for regional variations in power distribution.
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Michael C
Working in energy tech in India, this is exactly what the sector needs. The interoperability framework will accelerate innovation. Already shared the survey with our team - hope many stakeholders participate!

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