CEA Calls for Lowering Thermal Load to Restrict Renewables-Induced Duck Curve
Flexible thermal operations down to 40% MTL are needed to meet the 2030 renewable energy target
February 18, 2026
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A committee constituted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has called for operating thermal power plants at a minimum technical load (MTL) of 40% and adopting two-shift operations to support grid stability amid increasing renewable energy integration.
B.S. Nagaraj
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