Central Electricity Authority plans infra to evacuate 60-70 Gw power
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is targeting transmission connectivity for 60–70 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026-27, with an aggressive 18–24 month commissioning timeline for transmission service providers. CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad flagged growing grid stability concerns — including outages in Rajasthan and Karnataka — arising from rapid renewable energy integration, underscoring the urgency of aligning transmission and generation commissioning schedules.