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CEA issues procedure for verifying captive status of generating plants across states

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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

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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

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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

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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…