Power Sector News Roundup for June 26, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: February 5, 2026 CEA seeks data on grid-forming inverter manufacturing capacity The Central Electricity Authority has asked manufacturers in India to submit details of Grid-Forming inverter production capacity. The exercise is aimed at assessing domestic readiness as renewable energy penetration in the national grid increases. In a formal communication, the Energy Storage System Division said higher solar and wind shares require wider deployment of GFM inverters to support grid stability and…

Author: PPD Team Date: March 20, 2026 India plans 1,121 GW power capacity by 2035-36, solar to lead The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the National Generation Adequacy Plan (NGAP) for 2026-27 to 2035-36, projecting total installed capacity to reach 1,121 GW by 2035-36 from 520.5 GW as of January 2026. Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to rise to 509 GW, while coal-based capacity is projected at 315 GW, contributing around 51% of…

Author: PPD Team Date: February 23, 2026 CEA panel finds 55% MTL flexible operation does not damage thermal units A committee constituted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) found that operating thermal power plants at 55% minimum technical load (MTL) with conservative ramping rates does not result in significant damage to generating units. The report, based on meetings held between July and October 2025, noted NTPC’s reluctance to participate in mandated pilot projects for two-shift…