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Draft rules allow energy storage systems to operate independently or with grids

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The Ministry of Power has released draft amendments to Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 clarifying how Energy Storage Systems (ESS) can be used in India’s power sector. The draft gives developers, utilities, and consumers more flexibility. ESS will be allowed to function either on their own or as part of generation, transmission, or distribution systems. Developers or owners—whether they are generating companies, licensees, consumers, or independent providers—can sell, lease, or rent out storage…

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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…