The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the Central Electricity Authority (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Regulations, 2026, introducing a unified cyber security framework for entities across India’s power sector. The regulations will come into force on April 1, 2027, although selected provisions will be implemented later on dates to be notified separately. The regulations…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2026, proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the technical standards governing grid connectivity. The draft regulations, published on July 31, 2026, will replace the existing 2007 regulations and expand the framework to cover emerging technologies such…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has clarified the implementation of its advisory mandating the use of 100% Grid-Forming Invertors (GFMs) in large Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, exempting projects that have already reached advanced stages of procurement. The clarification follows queries from stakeholders after the CEA issued the advisory on July 10, 2026. Approved…