The Ministry of Power has launched a pioneering initiative to develop a unified digital infrastructure called the India Energy Stack (IES), marking a foundational shift in how the country manages and delivers electricity services. Aimed at building a secure, scalable, and interoperable backbone for the power sector, the India Energy Stack will serve as a Digital Public Infrastructure platform to enable real-time integration, monitoring, and innovation across the electricity value chain.
As India accelerates toward a $5 trillion economy and charts its path to Net Zero, the power sector faces rapid and complex transformation with increased renewable energy integration, electric vehicle adoption, and consumer participation. Yet, fragmented digital systems continue to pose challenges. To address this, the Power Ministry has constituted a task force to conceptualise and operationalise the IES as a common digital layer to enable seamless interaction between generation, transmission, distribution, markets, and consumers.
The proposed stack will offer unique digital identities for all electricity assets, consumer accounts, and transactions, as well as real-time, consent-based data sharing mechanisms. It will be built on open APIs, allowing existing and new systems to integrate effortlessly while maintaining data privacy and security. The platform is envisioned to empower consumers with access to their own data and enable innovation in areas like dynamic pricing, demand-side management, and smart metering.
Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the India Energy Stack would be a transformative step similar in impact to Aadhaar in identity services and UPI in digital payments. He noted that IES will enhance the efficiency of DISCOMs, support grid stability in a renewable-heavy environment, and deliver transparent, consumer-centric services for a future-ready electricity ecosystem.
A 12-month proof of concept will demonstrate real-world capabilities of the India Energy Stack in collaboration with selected utilities. As part of this pilot, the Utility Intelligence Platform — a modular, analytics-driven application — will be tested in Mumbai, Gujarat, and Delhi. This platform will allow utilities, policymakers, and consumers to make data-driven decisions for better energy management.
The Ministry aims to release a national white paper on the India Energy Stack for public consultation and lay down a detailed roadmap for nationwide rollout. A core task force comprising experts from technology, electricity, and regulatory domains will guide the design, piloting, and scale-up of the initiative. This marks a significant stride in India’s efforts to build a robust, digitally enabled, and inclusive power sector ready to meet 21st-century demands.
