CEA Backs Two-Shift Thermal Operations for Higher Renewable Integration
The committee estimates aging coal units could provide flexibility equivalent to 27 GW of storage
September 1, 2026
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India’s rapid renewable energy expansion is increasing pressure on thermal power plants to operate more flexibly, with a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) committee proposing two-shift operations at aging coal-based units.
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B.S. Nagaraj
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