Power Ministry Seeks Stakeholder Input on Draft Amendments to Long-Term Thermal Power Procurement Bidding Documents
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released draft amendments to the Model Bidding Documents (MBDs) used for the long-term procurement of electricity by Distribution Licensees from thermal power generating stations established on a Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) basis. The Ministry is inviting comments on these proposed changes from all stakeholders within the next 30 days, with a deadline of May 14, 2025.
India Accelerates Hydro Pumped Storage Projects
The CEA highlighted the encouraging participation of the private sector, which has contributed to the national PSP potential exceeding 200 GW. With only 3.5 GW of operational PSP capacity currently, the government is accelerating development to harness this vast potential. Two PSPs of roughly 3000 MW are set to be commissioned this year, with a projected 50 GW capacity by 2032.
Government Clarifies Existing Solar Schemes Unaffected by Energy Storage Advisory
The government has clarified that all ongoing schemes of the Government of India, including the recently launched PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, will continue to be governed by their existing provisions. This clarification means that the CEA advisory regarding co-locating Energy Storage systems will not immediately impact the implementation or benefits of existing solar schemes. Beneficiaries can continue to avail the benefits as per the original scheme guidelines.
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.
