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CEA invites comments on Indo-Denmark draft technology catalogues
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought stakeholder comments on draft technology catalogues covering Energy Storage and Green Fuels developed under the Indo-Denmark strategic energy cooperation. The exercise is being carried out under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and the Ministry of Climate, Energy & Utilities of the Kingdom of Denmark on June 5, 2020. The technology catalogue is intended to provide standardised…

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CEA addresses key hurdles in state transmission asset monetization
By December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued letters to states outlining measures to resolve key barriers in monetizing intra state transmission assets under the Acquire, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (AOMT) model. The move follows a workshop held on 06 December 2024 by the CEA with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, PFC Consulting Limited, and Power Grid InvIT, attended by 24 states and union territories. States flagged three main concerns limiting investor interest. These were…

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India’s 37 GW ultra supercritical pipeline to support rising renewable demand
By November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

Thermal power remains central to India’s electricity system. It continues to anchor grid stability even as renewable capacity grows at a rapid pace. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s total installed capacity reached 500,889 MW by the end of September 2025. Thermal power accounted for 244,800 MW, or 48.87 per cent of the total. Renewable energy, including solar, wind, small hydro, and biomass, reached a 39.37 per cent share. Hydropower, nuclear power, and…

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CEA pushes national standard for DT design and maintenance
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) held a meeting to advance national standardisation of distribution transformer design and maintenance. The aim is to improve reliability and reduce the average failure rate of about 10 per cent, which results in nearly 1.3 million failures every year. The Standardisation Cell met under the chairpersonship of the Chief Engineer of ET&I. The discussion pointed to large variations in performance across states. Some northern utilities face failure rates above 20…

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CEA issues guidelines for tariff bidding in WTE projects
By November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority has issued guidelines under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for tariff-based competitive bidding to procure power from grid-connected Waste to Energy projects. The guidelines set out a uniform process for procurement and seek to support new plants that use municipal solid waste as fuel. The guidelines apply to new WTE projects based on commercially proven technologies. They assign clear roles to the implementing agency, the WTE developer, and the…

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CEA proposes framework for states to monetise intra-state transmission assets
By November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a proposal outlining how states can monetise their existing intra-state transmission networks. The plan seeks to ease the funding gap of more than Rs 9.16 lakh crore identified in the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) 2032, as over half of India’s transmission capacity addition is expected to take place at the state level. To help states raise capital without increasing fiscal pressure, the CEA has recommended adopting the Acquire,…

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CEA proposes Rs 6.4 lakh crore transmission plan for 76 GW Brahmaputra hydropower
By October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed a Rs 6.42-lakh-crore plan to build a transmission network to evacuate over 76 gigawatts (GW) of hydropower from Brahmaputra Basin projects by 2047. The plan aims to meet rising electricity demand and reduce dependence on coal. The initiative covers 208 large hydro projects across 12 sub-basins in northeastern India, with 64.9 GW of potential capacity and an additional 11.1 GW from pumped-storage plants. Phase I, up to 2035,…

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India records 75 EHV transmission tower failures in six months
By October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, eleven utilities reported 22 cases of extra-high voltage (EHV) transmission line failures to the Standing Committee of Experts constituted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). These incidents involved a total of 75 towers, of which 59 were suspension-type and 16 were tension-type. Among the tension-type towers, eight were classified as “Type B,” two as “Type C,” and six as “Type D.” The committee’s scope covers EHV transmission lines…

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CEA releases draft regulations on renewable energy standards and cyber security
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has published two draft regulations for public consultation to modernize India’s power sector. The drafts focus on technical standards for renewable energy and battery storage projects, and a cyber security framework for the sector. Stakeholders can submit comments by November 7, 2025. The proposed Technical Standards (2nd Amendment) set guidelines for solar, floating solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Key requirements include equipment ratings for…

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CEA seeks power utilities’ inputs on quality infrastructure measures
By October 7, 2025October 28, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has requested all power sector utilities to submit inputs on improving equipment and installation quality. This follows a meeting on 15 July 2025 chaired by the Advisor to the Prime Minister, where the importance of monitoring, enforcement, and use of modern technology, including drones, was highlighted. CEA oversees standards for power plants, transmission lines, and grid systems. It ensures equipment meets national or international norms and works with the Bureau…

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