CEA Updates Transmission Planning Norms to Support Renewables Integration
The manual has introduced provisions for 1,150 kV UHVAC transmission infrastructure
October 15, 2026
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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has revised its Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria to include provisions for ultra high-voltage alternating current (UHVAC) transmission systems and updated modeling requirements for renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure.
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