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Industry Leaders Expect INR 479 Thousand Crore Investment in Energy Storage by 2032 at SESI 2025

Industry leaders expect INR 479 thousand crore investment in energy storage by 2032 to further boost this growth and position the country as a global leader in energy storage innovation.

Central Electricity Authority | April 19, 2025 | By News Bureau | 635

CEA Concurs 7.5 GW PSPs in 2024-25, Plans to Concur Minimum 22 GW in 2025-26

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) plans to approve 13 Pumped Storage Projects totalling around 22 GW in 2025–26. In 2024-25, it concurred 6 projects totalling 7.5 GW. Two PSPs with a cumulative capacity of 3 GW is expected to be commissioned this year. Eight projects totalling to 10 GW is under construction.

Central Electricity Authority | April 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 315

CEA Launches Indigenously Developed Resource Adequacy Model Tool – STELLAR

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has launched STELLAR, an indigenously developed software tool to help states prepare comprehensive, cost-effective Resource Adequacy plans aligned with national guidelines.

Central Electricity Authority | April 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 443

Co-Locating ESS with Solar Project Mandate Applies Only to Future Tenders, Clarifies CEA

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has clarified that the advisory for co-located energy storage in solar projects applies only to future tenders, not those already issued. Ongoing scheme of government, including PM Surya Ghar Yojana, will continue to be governed by the existing provisions.

Central Electricity Authority | April 02, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 323

India Needs 600 GW of Clean Energy by 2030 to Meet Growing Demand: CEEW

A CEEW study finds India must scale up to 600 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 to ensure reliable, cost-effective power. Higher renewable adoption could cut costs, create jobs, and reduce emissions while minimizing dependence on new coal projects.

Central Electricity Authority | March 12, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1147

Ministry of Power Advises REIAs to Incorporate 2-Hour Co-Located ESS in Future Solar Tenders

The Ministry of Power has advised renewable energy agencies and state utilities to include a minimum 2-hour energy storage system (ESS), equivalent to 10 percent of solar project capacity, in future tenders to enhance grid stability and reliability.

Central Electricity Authority | February 19, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 844

Constructions of 19 GW of Hydroelectric Projects, 6 GW of PSPs yet to Start: MoS Power Shripad Naik

A total of 26 hydroelectric projects with 19,214 MW capacity and five pumped storage projects (PSPs) totalling 6,020 MW are yet to begin construction, stated Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik in response to a Rajya Sabha query on pending power projects.

Central Electricity Authority | December 10, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1044

44 PSPs Aggregating to 60,050 MW in DPR Preparation Stage: Power MoS Shripad Naik

India is currently surveying and preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for 11 hydroelectric schemes totalling 8,036 MW and 44 pumped storage projects (PSPs) totalling 60,050 MW, shared Minister of State for Ministry of Power, Shripad Naik, in the Rajya Sabha.

Central Electricity Authority | December 03, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 649

CEA Recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology Under Hydro Category

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognised the indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the hydro category as a cost-effective renewable energy solution with generation costs of INR 2-3 per unit.

Central Electricity Authority | November 27, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1129

CEA Approves Uniform Protection Protocol for Users of Indian Grid

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved a Uniform Protection Protocol for Indian Grid users. It addresses the protection requirements for thermal and hydro generating units, renewable energy generations (REGs), battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, transmission lines, and HVDC terminals.

Central Electricity Authority | November 18, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1182

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Understanding the Evolving Discourse of Resource Adequacy in India

The peak demand of India has grown at a CAGR of around 5.5% from FY 2009-10 to FY 2023-24. The trend of the growth in peak can be seen in the chart below. During the same period, India has seen its peak deficit & energy deficit reduce from...

Central Electricity Authority | October 07, 2024 | By News Bureau | 433