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CEA issues procedure for captive unit identification by SPVs for 2025-26
By September 12, 2025October 28, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a circular detailing the procedure for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to formally identify generating units designated for captive use. The notification is mandatory for entities seeking captive status verification for the financial year 2025-26. According to the circular, SPVs that own a generating station and wish to verify its captive status must provide the details of the identified captive units. This communication has to be sent to the…

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CEA issues draft revised guidelines on power equipment testing and quality assurance
By August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released draft revised guidelines for type tests and quality assurance of major power sector equipment. The draft documents include the Guidelines for the Type Tests for Major Equipment of Power Sector (2025) and the Guidelines for Model Quality Assurance Plan (MQAP) for Major Equipment of Power Sector (2025). Both replace the earlier guidelines issued in March 2022, which were later made mandatory under the CEA (Technical Standards for Construction…

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CEA issues procedure for verifying captive status of generating plants across states
By February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has introduced a new procedure to verify the captive status of generating plants where the Captive Generating Plant (CGP) and its users are in different states. Effective from FY 2024-25, this procedure ensures compliance with Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, as amended on September 1, 2023. The guidelines have been approved by the central government. The new rules mandate an annual verification process, to be conducted by CEA’s…

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CEA proposes regional standing committees for transmission system review
By January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed setting up regional standing committees to review intrastate and interstate transmission systems. This initiative is part of an amendment to the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria.” Five committees, termed “Standing Committee on Short Term and Perspective Power System Planning (SCSTPPSP),” will be established for the north, east, west, south, and northeast regions. Their responsibilities include: Reviewing existing and under-implementation transmission systems in the region. Addressing operational constraints reported…

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India to revamp electricity demand forecasting to enhance grid stability
By November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

India is overhauling its electricity demand forecasting approach to better align generation capacity with actual needs and support grid stability amid growing clean energy volumes. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is collaborating with weather agencies for enhanced environmental data and plans to increase forecast frequency, transitioning from assessments every five years to a two-year and eventually annual schedule, according to Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad. Rising usage of intermittent solar and wind energy, combined with changing power…

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PFCCL signs MoU with CEA to collaborate on power sector projects
By October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

On October 14, 2024, PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to collaborate on generation, transmission, and distribution projects. PFCCL, which provides consultancy services to the power sector, also plays a crucial role in developing ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) and acts as the Bid Coordinator for selecting developers for independent transmission projects (ITPs), as appointed by the Ministry…

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