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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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Six hydropower projects in Northeast marked as vulnerable
By August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

The Union Power Ministry has identified six major hydropower projects in the Northeast as vulnerable. According to Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) classified these projects as vulnerable because they are situated above 1,500 metres and located as the first projects in their respective river basins in the upper Himalayan region. Such conditions increase exposure to flash floods, landslides, and other climate-related risks. The projects listed are: Lower Subansiri…

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Power Ministry revises approval threshold for hydro power projects
By August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The Ministry of Power has issued a notification revising the capital expenditure limit for hydro power projects that require clearance from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). According to the notification, hydro generating schemes with an estimated cost exceeding Rs 3,000 crore will now require CEA concurrence. This replaces the earlier threshold notified in April 2006. The order also clarifies that off-stream closed-loop pumped storage projects will not require CEA approval, regardless of project cost. However,…

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CEA to issue revised draft on type test periodicity for power equipment
By August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has decided to withdraw its 2024 draft guidelines on the periodicity of type tests for major power equipment and is preparing to issue a fresh version for stakeholder feedback. The new draft is likely to be published for industry comments by next week. According to information received by Power Peak Digest from CEA officials, the earlier draft, released in November 2024 and titled “Guidelines for the Periodicity of Type Tests…

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CEA and IIT Roorkee sign MoU for joint work on power sector research
By July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

On July 1, 2025, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and IIT Roorkee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on capacity building, research, and data sharing in the power sector. The MoU focuses on key areas: – Training CEA staff through IIT Roorkee’s online courses and short-term projects – Joint studies on decarbonization, energy efficiency, and just transition – Research on emerging technologies like green hydrogen, e-mobility, and battery recycling The MoU also…

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Status of solar parks and UMREPPs across India as of March 2025
By May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

This table shows the current status of 55 solar parks and Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Projects (UMREPPs) across 15 states in India. It captures capacity, expected or actual completion dates, and key development milestones such as transmission progress, land acquisition, and commissioning status. Abbreviations used: APGENCO: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation APSPCL: Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Private Limited CEA: Central Electricity Authority CTU: Central Transmission Utility CTUIL: Central Transmission Utility of India Limited…

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Arunachal forms JV with NEEPCO for 2.6 GW hydro projects, CEA invites EOIs
By May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

The Cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh has approved the formation of NEEPCO Arunachal Hydro Power Corporation, a joint venture between the Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP) and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO). The JV will implement five hydro electric projects (HEPs) with a combined capacity of 2,626 MW in the state. The approved projects are: 1,000 MW Naying Hydro Electric Project 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project 500 MW Hirong Hydro Electric Power Project…

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CEA releases draft rules revising RoW norms for transmission lines
By May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the draft amendment to the CEA (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2025. The amendment updates right of way (RoW) norms for transmission lines from 66 kV to 1200 kV and HVDC (high voltage direct current) lines up to ±800 kV. The revised norms provide separate RoW widths for different terrains—normal, forest, urban/populated areas, and substation approaches. These are specified for both lattice…

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