Impact of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 came into effect from 2nd June, 2014 and the new states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana came in to existence from that date. Reorganization Act 2014, Anantapur and Kurnool Districts which previously fell within the
Reinstatement of AD for Wind Power
The sun has risen again for Wind Energy stakeholders in the country. Earlier this month, after the Union Budget was presented, there was a mention of reinstatement of AD (Accelerated Depreciation) for Wind Energy generators in the Hindi version of the
Haryana hikes Cross Subsidy Surcharge
In a move that will make open access non-viable for consumers in Haryana, cross-subsidy for all the categories of consumers in Haryana has been hiked significantly. The increase is in the range of 83% to 281%, making it more difficult
MNRE issues Draft Guidelines for JNNSM Phase-2 Batch-2 Scheme
MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy), has officially issued Draft Guidelines for selection of 1500 MW Grid Solar PV power projects under National Solar Mission, Phase-II Batch-II Scheme. Here are some key points of the proposed scheme: It is to be
MERC: New Distribution Open Access Regulation, 2014
MERC (Maharashtra Electricity regulatory Commission) through an order on 25th June 2014 has made the new regulation for distribution open access in the state of Maharashtra. MERC in its new regulation has added 20 new definitions than the Distribution open
APTEL's verdict on inclusion of Banked Energy in accounting APPC
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in a judgment on 01st July 2014 has dismissed a petition filed by Himalaya Power Producers Association (Association of persons who are involved in the development and promotion of hydro power projects in Himachal Pradesh). The
Union Budget FY 14-15 Highlights (Power Sector View Point)
Honorable Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitely presented the Union Budget on 10th July, for the financial year FY 14-15. The Finance Minister during his speech of the Union Budget has made some important announcements for the energy industry. In the Power and
KERC Amends Open Access-W&B Charges for RE Generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), through its order on 04th July 2014, has amended the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulation, 2014 and has computed the wheeling and Banking charges for Renewable energy generators. The commission issued a discussion
MERC Finalizes RE Tariff for FY 2014-15
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), through an order on 7th July 2014, has finalized the Renewable Energy tariff for FY 2014-15. The details of the Renewable Energy tariffs computed for FY 2014-15 have been highlighted below: From the table, it is
MERC Allows Solar Open Access in Maharashtra
MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) through an order on 6thMay 2014, has allowed Open Access for the Solar Power in Maharashtra. The order has come in response of a petition filed by GEA (Green Energy Association – an association whose members