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Power Ministry invites feedback on draft amendments to CGP rules
By September 24, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Power has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, relating to the criteria for classification of Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). Stakeholder comments have been invited by 22 October 2025. In a circular dated 23 September 2025, the ministry circulated the draft notification to government departments, regulators, public sector entities, power producers, and industry associations. The draft focuses on revisions to Rule 3, which sets the conditions for a plant to be…

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Power Ministry notifies new rules for energy storage systems
By September 24, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Power has notified new regulations for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) through an amendment to the Electricity Rules, 2005. The rules, published in the Official Gazette under notification G.S.R. 688(E), took effect immediately. The amendment to Rule 18 allows ESS to function either as standalone facilities or as part of generation, transmission, or distribution networks. A range of entities can develop, own, lease, or operate such systems, including generating companies, transmission and distribution…

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Draft rules allow energy storage systems to operate independently or with grids
By June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

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
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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