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Framatome has inaugurated a EUR 30 million pilot facility in Paimboeuf, France, to apply chromium coatings to zirconium alloy cladding tubes for nuclear fuel assemblies, with industrial qualification targeted by end-2026 and series production planned for early 2027.
The Indian government is preparing to direct IITs, NITs and other technical institutes to introduce nuclear technology courses, as a Niti Aayog expert committee finalises a workforce development framework tied to the country's 100 GW nuclear target.
In line with its energy transition goals, India aims to set up 500 GW of non-fossil-based electricity generation installed capacity by 2030. To support this target, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) released a comprehensive transmission plan in March 2026 for the integration of over 900 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2035-36. Given that...
As the grid becomes increasingly dynamic with large-scale renewable energy integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and inverter-based resources (IBRs), modernising grid connectivity standards is becoming increasingly important. In line with this, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed the draft CEA (Technical Standards for...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2026, updating the framework for planning India’s transmission system. The revised criteria came into effect on October 15, 2026, and apply to all new transmission systems planned thereafter. The 2026 edition introduces planning parameters and criteria for...
India plans to increase its projected thermal power capacity additions to 115 GW by FY32-FY34, up from an initial 97 GW, to meet growing electricity demand. This adjustment comes despite rapid renewable energy growth and concerns over fuel availability and maintenance for existing thermal plants.
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has established a committee to evaluate the effects of data centers on India's power system and grid stability, alongside potential cybersecurity risks. The committee will also examine operational, policy, and regulatory aspects of large data centers.
The Indian government has directed the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to develop a roadmap for the indigenization of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, aiming to eliminate imports by 2030. This initiative addresses concerns about supply chain disruptions and national energy security due to reliance on foreign technologies for critical power infrastructure.
The Central Electricity Authority has notified comprehensive cybersecurity regulations effective April 2027, requiring power operators to implement strict data protection, system segregation, and incident-reporting protocols.