ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL POWER GRID - 30th July 2026 - Ministry of Power - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This report outlines the Government of India’s National Electricity Plan (2023–2032), which aims to strengthen transmission infrastructure to meet a projected peak demand of 388 GW by 2032. The document details recent progress in transmission capacity augmentation, grid modernization, and the deployment of 2,927.85 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as of June 2026. Key initiatives focus on enhancing grid resilience against natural disasters and establishing robust cyber security frameworks through 24/7 monitoring and specialized response teams.
Key Points / Main Content
Transmission Capacity and Infrastructure Targets
- Expansion Goals: The national transmission network is projected to grow from 5.09 lakh ckm (June 2026) to 6.48 lakh ckm by 2032.
- Transformation Capacity: Planned increase from 1,478 GVA (June 2026) to 2,345 GVA by 2032.
- Inter-regional Capacity: Targeted to rise from 120 GW to 168 GW by 2032.
- Recent Progress: Between FY 2023-24 and FY 2025-26, 35,172 circuit km of transmission lines and 270,174 MVA of transformation capacity (220 kV and above) were added.
Grid Modernization and Renewable Integration
- Advanced Technologies: Deployment of STATCOMs, Synchronous Condensers (SynCONs), and Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices to ensure voltage stability and system strength.
- Renewable Management: Establishment of Regional Energy Management Centres (REMCs) for forecasting and real-time management.
- Balancing Services: Implementation of Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and Ancillary Services (SRAS/TRAS) for frequency regulation.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Total Capacity: As of June 30, 2026, the installed capacity for systems >1 MWh stands at 2,927.85 MW / 8,660.20 MWh.
- Major Projects: Significant deployments include the Adani Merchant Sale BESS (1,200 MW) in Gujarat and the ACME Merchant Sale BESS (800 MW) in Rajasthan.
Cyber Security and Grid Resilience
- CSIRT-Power: A dedicated Computer Security Incident Response Team was established in April 2023 to coordinate sector-specific cyber responses.
- Monitoring Infrastructure: Funding via the Power System Development Fund (PSDF) has been approved for Security Operations Centres (SOC) and Network Operations Centres (NOC).
- Disaster Resilience: Recommendations for coastal areas include using mobile substations, underground transmission corridors, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for infrastructure inspection.
- Vulnerability Management: Periodic Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VA/PT) is conducted for both IT and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure.
Impact Analysis
Ministry of Power / Central Government Impact Responsible for the strategic oversight and notification of the National Electricity Plan to accommodate emerging economic sectors like electric mobility and data centres. Action Required Continue providing funding through the PSDF and overseeing the implementation of the 2023–2032 transmission requirements.
Grid Operators (GRID-INDIA / State Utilities) Impact Must manage a significantly expanded inter-regional and intra-state network while integrating complex renewable energy inputs. Action Required Establish and operate SOCs and NOCs; implement real-time grid management through REMCs and advanced balancing services.
Renewable Energy Developers Impact The expansion of BESS and modernization of the grid facilitate more reliable integration of intermittent renewable power into the national grid. Action Required Coordinate with central and state authorities to align new generation projects with the expanded transformation and storage capacities.
Coastal State Utilities Impact High vulnerability to cyclones requires a shift toward more robust, "resilient" infrastructure designs. Action Required Adopt Task Force recommendations, including the use of Ring or Mesh configurations for distribution and the deployment of emergency restoration systems.
Key Entities Referenced
National Electricity Plan (Volume-II: Transmission): A policy document notified in 2024 that outlines the transmission system requirements and expansion plans for India for the period 2023–2032.
Computer Security Incident Response Team – Power (CSIRT-Power): A sector-specific team established in April 2023 to coordinate, report, and respond to cyber security incidents within the Indian power sector.
Power System Development Fund (PSDF): A fund utilized to provide financial support for the establishment of critical infrastructure like Security Operations Centres (SOC) to strengthen grid monitoring.
Task Force on Cyclone Resilient Robust Electricity Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure in Coastal Areas: A specialized committee that recommended comprehensive measures to enhance the resilience and disaster preparedness of the national grid in coastal zones.
National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC): An organization involved in the continuous monitoring of the National Grid's cyber resilience and the implementation of capacity-building initiatives.
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Ministry of Power
ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL POWER GRID
प्रव तथ: 30 JUL 2026 2:53PM by PIB Delhi
To strengthen the transmission infrastructure in line with the growing electricity demand, the Government
of India notified the National Electricity Plan (Volume-II: Transmission) in 2024. The plan outlines the
transmission system requirements for the period 2023–2032, commensurate with the projected generation
capacity additions and anticipated growth in electricity demand across various emerging and conventional
sectors of the economy (including electric mobility, data centres and industrial expansion across the
country). The transmission planning also takes into account evolving load centres and new categories of
electricity demand, while ensuring reliable integration of renewable energy.
The transmission plan includes the addition of central and state transmission systems to meet the projected
peak electricity demand of 388 GW by 2032. As per the plan, the transmission network is likely to expand
from 5.09 lakh ckm (as on June, 2026) to 6.48 lakh ckm by 2032 and transformation capacity from 1,478
GVA (as on June, 2026) to 2,345 GVA. Also, the inter-regional transmission capacity is planned to
increase from 120 GW (as on June, 2026) to 168 GW by the year 2032.
The details of transmission capacity augmentation, grid modernization, deployment of smart grid
technologies, battery energy storage systems and cyber security measures initiated during the last three
years are as follows:
1. Details of Transmission capacity augmentation:
A total of 35,172 circuit km of transmission lines and 270,174 MVA of transformation capacity (220 kV
and above) have been added during the last three years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26). Summary of the
transmission lines and transformation capacity augmented is given at Table-I.
2. Grid Modernization and deployment of smart grid technologies:
Advanced grid support technologies such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs),
Synchronous Condensers (SynCONs), and other Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices are
being deployed to enhance voltage stability, improve system strength, and support reliable integration of
renewable energy. Further, several measures have been taken to facilitate renewable energy integration,
including establishment of Regional Energy Management Centres (REMCs) for renewable forecasting and
real-time grid management, implementation of Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and Ancillary
Services (SRAS/TRAS) for frequency regulation and balancing etc.
3. Battery energy storage system (BESS):
As on 30.06.2026, the installed capacity of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with capacity greater
than 1 MWh is 2,927.85 MW / 8,660.20 MWh in the country. State wise details are given at Table-II.
4. Cyber security measures:To strengthen the cyber security of Indian electricity grid, the Government of India has established a
sector specific cyber security incident response team, namely, Computer Security Incident Response Team
– Power (CSIRT-Power) in April, 2023 for coordinating, reporting, and responding to cyber security
incidents in power sector. Cyber security measures undertaken during the last three years include approval
of funding under Power System Development Fund (PSDF) for establishment of a Security Operations
Centre (SOC) and a Network Operations Centre (NOC) to strengthen cyber security monitoring and
incident response.
Further, cyber security training programmes, workshops and capacity-building initiatives are being
organized regularly in collaboration with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Rashtriya Raksha
University (RRU), the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) and other
institutions to enhance cyber security awareness and capabilities across the power sector.
The Government has already initiated several measures to enhance the resilience, reliability and security
of the national grid. In this regard, Task Force on Cyclone Resilient Robust Electricity Transmission and
Distribution Infrastructure in Coastal Areas has recommended a comprehensive set of measures including,
enhanced transmission planning based on higher contingency criteria, Critical Infrastructure Protection
Framework, Mapping of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructure in cyclone affected zones,
Designing of Distribution network in Ring or Mesh configuration, emergency restoration systems, Mobile
substations, Mobile DGs set, digitalisation of power system assets, deployment of distributed energy
resources, Standardization and use of Energy efficient equipment, use of advanced technologies such as
Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) / Drones for inspection and monitoring, Underground transmission
corridor along coastal highway project etc.
Cyber resilience of the National Grid is being strengthened through round-the-clock(RTC) monitoring
through the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Network Operations Centre (NOC) at CSIRT-Power
and GRID-INDIA; the system has also continuously been monitored by CERT-IN and National Critical
Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC). Periodic Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration
Testing (VA/PT) of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, and
continuous capacity building in collaboration with reputed technical and national security institutions, so
that preparedness keeps pace with the evolving cyber threat landscape.
Table I
A. Transmission Line (Commissioned - 220 kV and above) in ckm:
Year Inter State Intra State Total (ISTS + InSTS)
Transmission System Transmission System
(ISTS) (InSTS)
2023-24 6,283 7,920 14,203
2024-25 3,652 5,178 8,830
2025-26 6,009 6,130 12,139
Total 15,944 19,228 35,172B. Transformation Capacity (Commissioned - 220 kV and above) in MVA:
Year Inter State Intra State Total (ISTS + InSTS)
Transmission System Transmission System
(ISTS) (InSTS)
2023-24 31,820 38,908 70,728
2024-25 39,335 47,098 86,433
2025-26 72,905 40,108 1,13,013
Total 1,44,060 1,26,114 2,70,174
Table-II
State-wise details of the installed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity:
Sl. Details of BESS Deployment State Capacity
No.
MW MWh
1. 10MW/10MWh BESS project with Lithium-ion Delhi 10 10
Battery-NMC at Tata Power-DDL’s sub-station in
Rohini
2. 20MW solar power project integrated with an Andaman & 16 8
16MW/8MWh BESS at Dollygunj and AttamPahad in Nicobar
South Andaman
3. Modhera Sun Temple Solar with BESS (6 MW SPV Gujarat 6 19.2
with 6MW/19.2 MWh BESS
installed at Village Sujanpura& 50 kW SPV with 150
kWh BESS installed at the Sun Temple
4. 1.7 MW Solar PV Power Plant (300 kW at Agatii & Lakshadweep 0.5 1.4
1400 kW at Kavaratti) with 0.5 MW/ 1.4 MWh BESS
(at Kavaratti) at Lakshadweep
5. BESS project at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh 40 120
- 100 MW(AC) Solar PV Project with 40 MW/120
MWh Battery Energy Storage System
6. GSECL Gujarat Solar plus Storage Hybrid - 35MW Gujarat 12 57
Solar PV with 57 MWh BESS Location: Kutch Lignite
Thermal Power Station (KLTPS)7. SECI Peak Power 1200 MW with 75 MW/150 MWh Karnataka 75 150
BESS
8. SECI RTC 400 MW with 25MW/100MWh BESS Rajasthan 23 92
9. 20 MW/ 40 MWh BESS in Delhi under Tariff-Based Delhi 20 40
Competitive Bidding
10. VRFB (Vanadium Redox Flow Battery) Storage Uttar Pradesh 0.6 3
System of 0.6 MW/3 MWh at NETRA, NTPC Greater
Noida
11. 185 MW (AC) Solar PV with 45.4 MW for 4 Hour Bihar 70.5 282
(Min. 254 MWh) BESS at Kajra, Lakhisarai
12. 250kW/1,200 kWh BESS supporting solar power Gujarat 0.25 1.2
projects at the Khavda Renewable Energy Park in the
Rann of Kutch,
13. Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation 4 MW four-quadrant West Bengal 4 6.4
inverters using LFP or LTO batteries as energy storage
element.
14. 180 MW/360 MWh Standalone BESS in Gujarat at 400 Gujarat 180 360
KV Charal Substation sanand 2, GIDC, Charal
15. Juniper Merchant Sale BESS Rajasthan 250 500
16. ACME Merchant Sale BESS Rajasthan 800 3,200
17. Adani Merchant Sale BESS Gujarat 1,200 3,370
18. Pilot Projects of 300 MW/600 MWh Standalone BESS Maharashtra 220 440
by Pace Digitek under TCGCB for MSEDCL
Total 2,927.85 8,660.20
Legend:
SECI-Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
TBCB- Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding
MSEDCL-Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
GIDC-Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
RTC- Round The ClockThis information was given by The Minister of State in the Ministry of Power, Shri Shripad Naik, in a
written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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