Government Pushes for Faster Broadband Expansion with OPGW Fiber Leasing
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged the Ministry of Power (MoP) to facilitate broadband expansion by allowing the leasing of fibers on Optical Ground Wires (OPGW) installed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PowerGrid). This move aims to enhance connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Deadline Extended for Comments on Power Procurement Guidelines Amendment
The proposed amendment aims to modify the guidelines for procuring power from various renewable energy sources through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The new deadline for furnishing comments November 24, 2024.
New Guidelines Issued to Enhance Power System Operations
These guidelines aim to ensure that LDCs are staffed with sufficient skilled personnel to handle the increasing complexity of power system operations. They provide a framework for determining the optimal number of staff required, their qualifications, and training needs.
Government Seeks Public Input on Draft Renewable Energy Procurement Amendments
These draft amendments aim to streamline the procurement process for renewable energy projects by providing greater clarity for developers and procurers. The proposed changes in PPA duration and generator availability are expected to improve project viability and attract more investors. Additionally, enhanced weather monitoring and cybersecurity measures can ensure reliable and secure power generation.
CERC Issues Directives to Ensure Power Supply During Peak Demand Period
All SLDCs and RLDCs must submit details of their operational planning for October 2024, including resource adequacy assessments. Distribution companies can procure power from surplus or requisitioned capacity in other states during shortages. Generating companies should address technical issues to ensure maximum capacity on-bar.
Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and Charging Stations
The guidelines apply to providers of swappable batteries, as well as owners and operators of battery charging stations and battery swapping stations located anywhere in India. The guidelines apply to providers of swappable batteries, as well as owners and operators of battery charging stations and battery swapping stations located anywhere in India. Owners of battery charging stations or battery swapping stations can utilize their existing electricity connections for charging swappable batteries, with or without increasing the connected load.
New Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The guidelines apply to manufacturers, owners, and operators of EV charging stations located in public, semi-public, and private areas. They also extend to power utilities and central and state agencies. These guidelines aim to promote the adoption of EVs by creating a robust and accessible charging network.
CERC Publishes Timelines For Implementation Of DSM Regulations
The stipulation in DSM Regulations regarding charges for deviation by way of injection of infirm power will now come into effect on November 1, 2024. Until October 31, 2024, CERC’s Order dated February 6, 2023, on charges for deviation for injection of scheduled inform power will remain in operation. All other provisions of the DSM Regulations, 2024, have come into effect on September 16, 2024.
Draft Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines For Pumped Storage Plants
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has invited public comments on draft guidelines for the procurement of storage capacity and stored energy from Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs) through competitive bidding. These guidelines aim to promote the development of PSPs and create a transparent framework for their integration into the national power grid.
Three New Portals Launched In The Power Sector
The launch of the three online portals; DRIPS, PROMPT, and JAL VIDYUT DPR is intended to enable transparent, coordinated, and effective working of the power sector in the country. Speaking at the launch, the Minister emphasized the crucial role of electricity in driving India’s economic growth and highlighted the urgent need for timely completion of ongoing thermal power projects.
