Central Electricity Authority issues guidelines for efficient optical fibre allocation in power sector

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued guidelines to promote efficient allocation, sharing, and utilisation of optical fibres that will contribute to a better resource management across the power sector.

These guidelines aim to provide a clear and standardised framework for the allocation and sharing of fibre cores of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW)/Under Ground Fibre Optic (UGFO) Cable for power system applications, a power ministry statement said.

It said the guidelines establish a structured approach to fibre allocation, safeguarding power system communication needs and mitigating future conflicts.

A well-defined framework has been outlined to facilitate the sharing of spare fibre capacity among various stakeholders, including Central Transmission Utilities (CTUs), State Transmission Utilit