CEA Mandates Uniform Design and Maintenance to Curb High Distribution Transformer Failure Rates
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) convened a meeting of its Standardisation Cell on October 29, 2025, to deliberate on standardizing Distribution Transformer (DT) design and related practices across the country. The meeting was held in response to the Prime Minister’s focus on improving the quality, reliability, and standardization of electrical equipment.
CEA Extends Deadline for Comments on Technical Standards Regulations
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has extended the deadline for the submission of public comments on the draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
CEA Extends Deadline for Comments on Draft Cyber Security Regulations, 2025
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced an extension for the submission of public comments on the draft Central Electricity Authority (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Regulations, 2025. The new deadline for all stakeholders and the public to submit their comments is now November 21, 2025.
Private Capital to Finance State Power Grid Expansion
The central government is actively promoting the Acquire, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (AOMT) model to monetize intra-state transmission assets, aiming to unlock public capital and channel private investment into necessary power grid expansion. This strategy is highlighted in a recent concept note detailing the regulatory and financial framework for monetized transmission assets, particularly in light of the massive investment required to strengthen the country’s power system.
CEA Issues Corrigendum to Update Technical Specifications for 400/132 kV Auto Transformer
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a corrigendum to clarify and update the technical parameters for the 400/132 kV, 315 MVA, 3-Phase Auto Transformer. This correction applies to the document titled “Standard Specifications and Technical Parameters for Transformers and Reactors (66 kV and above)” published by the CEA in April 2021.
CEA Unveils Rs 6.4 Lakh Crore Master Plan for Evacuating 76 GW of Hydro Power in Brahmaputra Basin
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has finalized a Transmission System Master Plan for the evacuation of power from the vast hydroelectric potential in the Brahmaputra Basin. The plan addresses a total exploitable capacity of 76,075.2 MW, including existing hydro projects and planned Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs).
CEA Highlights Critical Gaps in India’s Solar Manufacturing and R&D
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) will institutionalize mandatory, standardized testing and certification protocols for emerging technologies and enforce recycling frameworks and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates for solar modules. It will also undertake large-scale initiatives for workforce development and specialized technical training tailored to next-generation solar cell manufacturing technologies.
CEA Amends Technical Standards to Standardize Right-of-Way for Transmission Lines
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has published the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Amendment Regulations, 2025. These regulations, effective upon their publication on October 9, 2025, primarily amend and substitute the detailed guidelines for Right-of-Way (RoW) widths for power transmission lines.
CEA Seeks Urgent Input from Power Utilities to Enhance Equipment Quality
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has urgently requested all Power Sector Utilities (Generation, Transmission, and Distribution) to provide specific feedback and suggestions aimed at bolstering Quality Infrastructure and improving the reliability and safety of power sector assets. This request follows a high-level meeting on Quality Infrastructure Projects held under the Chairmanship of the Advisor to the Prime Minister on July 15, 2025, where the Secretary (Power) emphasized the critical need to strengthen quality assurance, monitoring, assessment, enforcement, and the adoption of technology, including drone-based monitoring.
CEA Proposes New Regulations on Technical Standards and Cyber Security in Power Sector
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced its proposal to notify two sets of regulations under the authority of Section 177 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The draft regulations are aimed at updating technical standards for electrical infrastructure and introducing mandatory cyber security protocols across the power sector.
CEA Issues New Directive for Captive Generating Plants Owned by SPVs
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a circular requiring all generating stations owned by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to formally declare the specific units identified for captive use for the financial year 2025-26. This directive is in accordance with the “Procedure for verification of captive status” issued by the CEA on February 10, 2025.
CEA and MNRE to Host Webinar on Advanced Solar Technologies to Drive ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) are co-hosting a webinar on September 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. to foster research and collaboration in advanced photovoltaic (PV) technologies. The event will bring together a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, industry leaders, government officials, and venture capitalists, to discuss the future of solar technology in India.