India Eyes UPI‑Like Energy Stack For Power Sector With Open APIs, Real‑Time Consent-Based Data Sharing

The Ministry of Power has announced the launch of a dedicated task force to develop the India Energy Stack (IES), a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative aimed at unifying and modernising the country's electricity ecosystem.

The move seeks to establish a secure, interoperable, and standardised digital platform to streamline energy transactions and empower stakeholders across the sector.

As India targets a $5 trillion economy and progresses toward its Net Zero goals, the energy landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation.

Accelerated growth in renewables, electric vehicles, and active consumer participation is reshaping the grid. However, fragmented systems and a lack of digital cohesion remain major hurdles.

To overcome these, the India Energy Stack will serve as the digital backbone for the power sector, enabling secure data exchange, seamless integration, and enhanced consumer services. It will feature:

• Unique digital IDs for consumers, assets, and transactions

• Consent-based, real-time data sharing mechanisms

• Open APIs for seamless system integration

• Tools for consumer empowerment, market access, and innovation

Speaking on this development, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, “There is an urgent need for developing robust Digital Public Infrastructure in the power sector to manage the country’s rising demand, ensure grid stability, and empower consumers. DPI, such as India Energy Stack (IES), will play a vital role in integrating renewable energy, enhancing DISCOM efficiency, and delivering transparent, reliable, and future-ready power services".

"What Aadhaar did for identity and UPI achieved for digital payments, the India Energy Stack will accomplish for the power sector — unlocking seamless, secure, and consumer-centric energy services for every citizen," he added.

Apart from conceiving the IES, the Power Ministry will undertake a 12-month Proof of Concept (PoC) to demonstrate IES through real-world use cases in partnership with selected utilities.

This includes piloting the Utility Intelligence Platform (UIP) — a modular, analytics-driven application built on IES to support utilities, policymakers, and consumers with real-time insights and smarter energy management.

To guide these initiatives, the ministry has constituted a dedicated Task Force comprising experts from the technology, power sector, and regulatory domains, which will steer the development, pilot implementation, and nationwide scale-up of the India Energy Stack.

According to the ministry, the key outcomes expected from the task force include:

• India Energy Stack White Paper for public consultation

• Pilot testing of the Utility Intelligence Platform with DISCOMs in Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi

• National roadmap for India Energy Stack rollout

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