In Short : The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Plant in Karnataka. This project aims to enhance the state’s energy storage capacity, supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. In Detail : Once commissioned, the project will utilise the Talakalale as the upper reservoir […]
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) accords concurrence to two Hydro Pumped Storage Plants – EQ
In Short : Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revamps the approval process to accelerate the development of the Hydro Pumped Storage Plants in the country In Detail : India needs Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) to support faster energy transition with large scale integration of renewable capacity in the country and also ensuring energy security. In […]
CEA Draft Distribution Perspective Plan 2030 – EQ
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Draft Procedure for Verification of the Captive Status of Generating Plants—Inviting Public Comments – EQ
Draft Procedure for Verification of the Captive Status of Generating Plants—Inviting Public Comments For more information please see below link:
Look ahead, be up-to-date and advise government based on sound analysis: Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister exhorts CEA on 50th Foundation Day – EQ
“Our mission is to provide electricity so that Indian economy is able to grow at around 9% – 10%”: Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh Central Electricity Authority celebrates 50th Foundation Day The Central Electricity Authority, the organization under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, which provides technical and policy […]
India’s power demand is poised to exceed 256 gigawatts (GW) during the fiscal year 2024-25, as projected by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) – EQ
India’s power demand is projected to surge beyond 256 GW in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). This forecast highlights the country’s rapid economic growth and increasing energy needs. Meeting this demand while also focusing on sustainability and clean energy sources will be crucial for India’s energy sector in the […]
Electricity output sees 1.3% Q1 growth due to unseasonal rains: Govt Data – EQ Mag
The electricity output remained almost flat and saw a growth rate of 0.9 per cent in May and improved marginally to 4.2 per cent in June this year The country’s electricity output witnessed a marginal growth of 1.3 per cent in April-June quarter of 2023, compared to 17.1 per cent in the same period a […]
All State Despatch Centres of Electricity Grid expected to have Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System by the year 2026: Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy – EQ
The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy has informed Rajya Sabha that GRID-INDIA, a PSU under the Ministry of Power, monitors the real time parameters from various Sub-stations and Generating stations at National and Regional Load Despatch Centres (NLDC / RLDCs) through the well-established Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) / Energy […]
CEA fast-tracks approval mechanism for pumped storage projects – EQ Mag
New Delhi : In a bid to accelerate the growth of India’s renewable energy capacity, the government has implemented several measures to ensure the expedited commissioning of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), the ministry of power said in a statement. Notably, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has granted concurrence to the Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Project […]
57% of power generated will be via renewable sources by 2027: Central Electricity Authority – EQ Mag
India had only committed to reach the 50% target by 2030, but the CEA’s projections indicate that green sources could account for 57.4% of installed power capacity by 2026-27, and 68.4% by 2031-32 While India may have internationally committed to half its installed electricity being sourced from renewable sources by 2030, an estimate of the […]