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India and Sri Lanka sign MoUs for solar projects and power interconnection

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India and Sri Lanka have signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, with a focus on renewable energy and cross-border electricity trade. One MoU covers the joint development of a 120 MW solar power project in Sampur, located in Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee district. The project aims to enhance clean energy generation in the region. Another MoU outlines plans for a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnection between the two countries. The proposed…

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CERC releases amendments to cross-border electricity trade regulations

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the draft CERC (Cross Border Trade of Electricity) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024, under the Electricity Act, 2003. The draft introduces updates to the 2019 regulations, replacing “long-term access” with general network access (GNA) and adding temporary GNA for short-term access. Key terms like “cross border transmission link” and “dedicated transmission system” have been clarified to enhance operational efficiency. Provisions for cybersecurity compliance and updated communication standards aim…