The ongoing tensions in West Asia are unlikely to significantly affect India's power supply, according to power secretary Pankaj Agarwal.
Agarwal said India relies very little on gas-based power generation, and therefore, the Middle East crisis is expected to have minimal impact on the country's electricity supply.
He added that some additional gas-based capacity is used only during peak demand periods such as heat waves.
To ensure adequate supply during high demand, the government is also bringing additional power capacity online, including imported coal-based generation.
The government is also facilitating faster commissioning of renewable energy projects to strengthen supply during non-solar hours.
India's solar generation capacity is already sufficient to meet daytime demand, and the government is accelerating battery storage projects to balance renewable energy supply.
State-run power major NTPC is also preparing to launch its first battery storage project soon.
Expressing confidence about the overall situation, Agarwal said the country's diversified power mix would help manage any potential disruptions.
Apart from domestic supply measures, India is also expanding international cooperation in the power sector.
