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Led by 765kV class, over 18 GVA transformation capacity added in 2MFY27

During the first two months of the ongoing fiscal year FY27 (2M: April to May), over 18 GVA of new transformation capacity was commissioned, latest statistics by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) suggest. During 2MFY27, a total Read more

Over 2,000 ckm of lines added in 2MFY27, state utilities dominate

Over 2,000 ckm of new transmission lines were commissioned during the first two months (2M: April-May) of FY27, with state utilities clearly dominating. According to latest data released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the total addition Read more

Healthy growth expected in FY27 transmission infrastructure addition

A very healthy growth of over 35 per cent is expected in transmission infrastructure addition during the current fiscal year FY27. The 765kV voltage class is expected to have a much higher share than 400kV and 220kV. Latest statistics Read more

Large proportion of insulator failures are preventable, notes CEA report

A large proportion of insulator failures on transmission lines are preventable and can be addressed through targeted intervention in design, specification, and quality assurance, a newly released report by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) observes. CEA’s “Report Read more

Revised implementation schedule for ISTS projects approved

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting earlier this month, has approved a revised element-wise implementation schedule for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects. As per the revised schedule, the implementation timeframe for various Read more

PGCIL drives country’s substation capacity addition in FY26

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been a very big contributor to all-India new transformation capacity addition during FY26, government statistics suggest. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), PGCIL commissioned Read more

Evacuation of 900 GW non-fossil capacity will see Rs.8 trillion investment by FY32

In a newly-released report, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has estimated that an investment of nearly Rs.8 trillion will be required during the ten-year period from FY27 to FY36, for evacuation of 900 GW of non-fossil Read more

Healthy addition to ISTS network in February 2026

The intrastate transmission system (ISTS) network witnessed significant addition of infrastructure – both transmission lines and transformation capacity – during February 2026, official statistics suggest. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), February 2026 saw 1,262 Read more

Transformation capacity addition on ISTS exceeds that of intrastate network in FY26

The first ten-month period (April to January) of the ongoing fiscal year FY26 has seen more transformation capacity getting commissioned on the interstate transmission system (ISTS) than on its intrastate (InSTS) counterpart, official statistics suggest. According to latest statistics Read more

CEA to amend energy metering regulations, seeks public opinion

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed to amend regulations relating to smart meters. To this effect, CEA is seeking objections and suggestions from the public. The amendments are being proposed to the official regulations known as “Central Electricity Authority Read more