Maharashtra allows open access for CPPs
Open access is now open for Fossil fuel-based captive power plants (CPPs) with power demand of 1 MVA and above in Maharashtra.An article of The Business Standard mentioned about the new announcement by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MahaVitaran). The
REC Trading Report – June 2012
REC trading for June was conducted today (June 27, 2012). Compared to last month, there were a few surprises: Supply exceeded demand for Non-Solar RECs for the first time since start of trading Demand for Solar RECs grew significantly Detailed analysis of Non-solar
Rs.1.5 lakh crore loan recast for Discoms
In a recent article covered by The Times of India , it mentioned that the centre has agreed to provide loan to power distribution companies as their status at present is very low financially . In this restructuring exercise the
Tariff increases offer a ray of hope for Discom’s
Two recent articles highlight the changes taking place in Discom’s. The article in Business Standard mentioned that last year, some Disocm’s were able to raise tariffs to an extent that was not seen in the past. Tariff increase for FY11 States Tariff increase
Power trading prices shoot up 20-25%
In this scorching heat as the power demand across the country keeps on increasing the power trading prices have also gone up . In an article of the Business Standard the cause of rising trading prices was highlighted. Short-term power
Power Distribution Utilities to be rated by Ministry of Power
In an interesting article of The Hindu Business Line, a new rating methodology developed by the ministry of power was highlighted. In this methodology all utilities will be rated on the basis of their performance and their ability to sustain