India Energy Stack Taskforce Reviews Final Report, sets out pathway for national rollout

The India Energy Stack (IES) Taskforce convened in New Delhi to review its Final Report, outlining a strategy, architecture, governance framework, and pathway for the national rollout of IES as a digital public infrastructure for India's power sector. The report, presented by Prince Dhawan and Smt. Swetha Ravi Kumar, details the design, development, and pilot implementation since the Taskforce's formation in June 2025 under the Ministry of Power.

Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma introduced the next steps. The IES utilizes a "Register, Discover, and Exchange" framework to enable secure data exchange among utilities, system operators, regulators, market participants, innovators, and consumers. Six utilities in five states have piloted the technology, allowing consumers to access digital energy credentials via DigiLocker.

Peer-to-peer energy transactions and a procurement framework for the next rollout phase have been tested. Open specifications and schemas encourage broad participation and adaptation. Upcoming priority use cases include GENCO schedule submissions, single-window transaction scheduling, and standardized reporting filings. The Taskforce recommends IES readiness among stakeholders and the establishment of an institutional mechanism for specifications stewardship. REC Limited leads as the Nodal Agency, guided by the Ministry of Power.