The Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal, has recently launched a comprehensive compendium of regulations notified by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the Electricity Act, 2003. The launch event, held in New Delhi, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a reliable, efficient, and sustainable electricity sector in India.
The CEA regulations provide a robust framework for the generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity across the country. These regulations are crucial in ensuring grid stability, promoting efficient resource use, maintaining safety standards in electricity operations, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. The compendium covers a wide range of topics, including technical standards, safety measures, grid connectivity, and more, reflecting the evolving needs of India’s power sector.
At the launch, Lal said, “The release of this compendium of CEA regulations is a crucial step towards ensuring transparency in the power sector in India. The regulations encapsulated in this compendium will bring uniformity of rules and will provide a centralised and easily accessible source of information at one place for ease of compliances by the power sector stakeholders.”
A few key highlights of the CEA Regulations Compendium includes: i) It establishes a framework governing the operation and maintenance of the electricity grid, including standards for voltage, frequency, and system security, as well as the integration of diverse energy sources. ii) It sets technical requirements for connecting generating stations, including renewable energy sources, to the grid, ensuring stability and smooth integration of renewable energy. iii) It provides guidelines to ensure the safety of public, workers, and equipment during the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It also includes additional safety requirements for electric vehicle charging stations.
