Central Power Research Institute

CPRI

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is an autonomous society established in 1960 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Power. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, CPRI serves as a premier national laboratory for applied research in electrical power engineering. It provides comprehensive services in testing, certification, consultancy, and training across the power sector, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution. CPRI's state-of-the-art facilities include high-power laboratories, short-circuit testing stations, and protocol testing labs for substation automation and metering systems. The institute is recognized globally for its expertise in evaluating electrical equipment and ensuring their compliance with national and international standards.