Guidelines on Unified Philosophy for Placement of Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) in Indian Grid
The guidelines will be adopted for the implementation of the URTDSM (Phase-II) project and all upcoming schemes. These guidelines will be applicable to all upcoming Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) and Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM) based projects. They will also apply to projects (through TBCB or RTM) for which the tender has been published before the date of issuance of these guidelines but for which the price bids have not yet been submitted.
CEA Releases Comprehensive Guidelines for Optical Fiber Usage in Power Systems
The guidelines aim to establish a structured framework for the efficient and secure utilization of optical fiber infrastructure, crucial for the modern and rapidly expanding power sector. The CEA has requested all utilities, Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), power system stakeholders, and users to adopt and adhere to these guidelines.
Central Electricity Authority Proposes Amendments to Meter Installation and Operation Regulations
The proposed amendments, titled the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, aim to modernize metering practices and align them with evolving industry needs, particularly concerning open access and smart metering.
Methodology For Capacity Credit Of Generation Resources & Coincident Peak Requirement of Utilities Under Resource Adequacy Framework
This document highlights the importance of capacity credit for grid stability and energy planning, and serves as a guide for utilities to calculate capacity credit for their resources and determine their coincident peak requirements.
Advice On FGD Technology Selection For Thermal Power Plants
The advisory provides an overview of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) regulations on emissions and water consumption, and offers guidance on choosing appropriate FGD technologies.
Central Electricity Authority Releases Procedure for Verifying Captive Generating Plant Status Across States
The primary objective of this procedure is to provide a clear and consistent method for verifying the captive status of generating plants that supply power to users across state lines.
Guidelines for Standardization And Interoperability in AMI Systems
The guidelines address interoperability at various levels, from the meter to the Head-End System (HES) and ultimately to the Meter Data Management System (MDMS). The guidelines outline two distinct phases for implementation: Phase A and Phase B.
Central Electricity Authority Updates Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an updated version of the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023” which includes Amendment-I. This manual outlines the planning philosophy and technical guidelines for developing a reliable and efficient electricity transmission system in India.
Central Electricity Authority Seeks Comments on Revised Type Test Guidelines for Power Equipment
The draft revised guidelines seek to stablish a consistent approach to type test periodicity for all power equipment across the sector. Additionally, they aim to define the effective date for type tests applicable to various equipment categories.
CEA Provides Key Feedback on CERC’s New Draft Amendments for Electricity Trading
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has submitted its comments on the Draft Order in Suo-Motu Petition No. 8/SM/2024 issued by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on October 4, 2024.
Overall, the CEA’s comments emphasize the need for standardized contracts, increased transparency, and improved competition in the short-term power market.
