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CEA clears two hydro pumped storage projects in Maharashtra

India, News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has cleared the 1,500 MW Bhavali PSP by JSW Energy and the 1,000 MW Bhivpuri PSP by Tata Power, adding over 15 GWh of energy storage capacity.   For FY25, CEA aims to approve 15 hydro PSPs totalling 25,500 MW, with four projects already cleared. The renewable energy share in India’s power generation is expected to rise to 35 percent by FY30. Additionally, the Union Cabinet has approved a revised scheme…

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94% of Indian consumers equipped with electric meters, reports CEA

India, News

As of 31st March 2024, 94.29% of India’s 341.8 million consumers are equipped with electric meters, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Of these consumers, 273 million are domestic users, 30.8 million are commercial users, and 27.7 million are agricultural users. Urban consumer metering is at 97.73%, with 135 million urban consumers metered, while rural metering has reached 91.94%, covering 187 million rural consumers. The report details that 99.25% of the…

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Power Ministery launches CEA regulations compendium to ensure grid stability

India, News

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a compendium of regulations from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to ensure grid stability and maintain safety standards in electricity operations. The compendium, covering technical standards, safety measures, grid connectivity, and more, addresses the evolving needs of India’s power sector. Released under the Electricity Act, 2003, these regulations aim to promote efficient resource use, ensure grid stability, maintain safety standards, and support the integration of renewable energy into…

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Ocean Winds selects Wood Thilsted for Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm turbine foundation design

Global, News

Ocean Winds (OW) has appointed Wood Thilsted to develop the structural concept design for turbine foundations at its 2 gigawatt (GW) Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm in the Moray Firth, Scotland. Under this contract, Wood Thilsted will utilize ground and metocean data collected over the past two years from the 429 square kilometre Caledonia site. This data will inform the modeling and design of the preferred foundation concepts. The engineering consultancy will leverage insights from Ocean…

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CEA proposes draft regulations for cybersecurity in the power sector

India, News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed draft regulations titled “Draft Central Electricity Authority (Cybersecurity in Power Sector) Regulations 2024” to enhance cybersecurity across India’s power sector. The CEA is currently seeking public comments on these draft regulations. Key Proposals: Creation of CSRIT-Power: The draft regulations propose the establishment of a “Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSRIT) – Power” under the CEA. This entity will be responsible for collecting traffic data from all “responsible entities”…

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CCEA approves Rs 57.92 billion for SJVN’s 669 MW Lower Arun HEP

India, News

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 57.92 billion for SJVN Limited’s 669 MW Lower Arun hydroelectric project (HEP) in Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha district, with a tariff set at Rs 4.99 per unit. The CCEA also granted retroactive approval for the creation of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and approved an equity investment of Rs 17.37 billion in SJVN Lower Arun Power Development Company Private Limited. The project will utilize…

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CEA approves 2 PSPs in Odisha, Karnataka

India, News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved two Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs): the 600 MW Upper Indravati in Odisha by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) and the 2000 MW Sharavathy in Karnataka by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL). These approvals were supported by the Central Water Commission (CWC), Geological Survey of India (GSI), and Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS). CEA has received Hydro PSP proposals totalling around 60 GW, currently under Survey…

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CEA releases draft amendment to transmission planning criteria

India, News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) of India has issued a draft amendment to the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023,” which took effect on April 1, 2023. This document outlines the planning procedures and criteria for developing India’s electricity transmission system. The amendment introduces a new chapter detailing procedures for planning electric power transmission systems and updates parameters for certain conductors. It aims to enhance the planning and development of a reliable, efficient, and economical…

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CEA recommends addition of 80 GW of coal-based capacity by 2031-32

India, News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recommended a coal and lignite-based installed capacity of 283 GW, up from the current 217.5 GW. Consequently, the Ministry of Power (MoP) is planning to establish an additional minimum of 80 GW of coal-based capacity by 2031-32. This expansion is expected to entail an expenditure of at least Rs. 6,672 billion by 2031-32. According to Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), the country is committed to achieving approximately 50 per…

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NPC approves uniform protection protocol for grid operations

India, News

The National Power Committee (NPC), in consultation with Regional Power Committees (RPCs), has approved the Uniform Protection Protocol (UPP) for nationwide implementation. This decision was formalized during the 15th National Power Committee Meeting held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The protocol aligns with the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023 and introduces a standardized protection system aimed at enhancing grid stability, reliability, and security. The Uniform Protection Protocol will apply to all entities connected to the grid…