India Regulations P3 Reference 3 min read Reviewed June 4, 2026

CTU / STU

CTU (Central Transmission Utility, PGCIL) and STU (State Transmission Utility) are India's transmission network operators.

Definition

CTU (Central Transmission Utility) is PGCIL operating India's national high-voltage transmission grid. STU (State Transmission Utility) operates each state's high-voltage transmission. Both involved in utility-scale solar grid connection.

Key Takeaways

  • CTU = central transmission utility (PGCIL).
  • STU = state-level transmission utility.
  • Both involved in utility-scale solar interconnection.
  • CTU handles inter-state ≥ 220 kV; STU intra-state.
  • Distinct from DISCOMs (distribution).

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