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CEA issues guidelines for fiber core usage in power sector communication

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released comprehensive guidelines for the usage and sharing of fiber cores in Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and Underground Fiber Optic (UGFO) cables in power systems. These guidelines provide a structured framework to enhance data exchange, real-time monitoring, and grid reliability. A key recommendation is uniform fiber allocation, ensuring dedicated cores for critical grid operations while permitting the commercial use of excess fibers. Entities must comply with CEA’s technical standards…

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CEA recommends higher-capacity OPGW to support broadband expansion

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has advised the adoption of higher-capacity optical ground wire (OPGW) in upcoming power transmission projects to facilitate telecom service providers.  The recommendation follows a collaboration between the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Union Power Ministry. CEA has proposed the use of 48-fibre (48F) OPGW, replacing the current standard of 24-fibre (24F) OPGW, in all future power transmission schemes. This recommendation has been communicated to the Central Transmission Utility (CTU),…

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Sterlite Power secures Rs 12 billion in new orders in Q2FY25

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Sterlite Power announced new orders worth Rs 12 billion across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business in Q2FY25, bringing cumulative orders to Rs 27 billion for H1FY25. The GPS division focuses on high-performance, sustainable products and specialized EPC services. This quarter’s highlights included India’s first order for a 144-fiber count Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) cable from a state utility. In Q2FY25, Sterlite Power’s key order segments included: High-Performance Conductors & OPGW: New orders worth…