Analysis of changes in CSS and its impact on Open Access market
Cross-subsidy regime used as a tool to influence the open access market In this financial year (FY 2015-16), Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and MP suddenly raised cross-subsidy surcharge (CSS) applicable on industrial units significantly. In the case of AP and Telangana last
Punjab Finalizes New RPO Targets
The Punjab Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has finalized the amendment to its RPO regulation 2011. The Amendment was notified on May 6, 2015. The new regulation will come in force from the date of its publication in official gazette. The new
KERC Consultative Paper for Determination of Solar Tariff
Karnataka Regulatory Commission (KERC) In a notification dated 4th May 2015 has notified a discussion paper for the re-determination of Tariff for grid interactive megawatt scale solar power plants. The revised tariff to be determined will be applicable to the solar
TNERC proposes new RPO Targets for FY 15-16
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in its latest notification has proposed new RPO targets for the state. The proposed targets will be applicable during FY 15-16. In the proposed draft notification the commission has proposed total RPO targets of
TSERC New CSS for FY 2015-16
Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has calculated the Cross subsidy surcharge to be applicable during FY 15-16. The new CSS will be applicable only for the state of telangana. There was no CSS applicable in telangana till last FY. The new CSS applicable,
ApTel directs SERCs to comply with RPO regulations
The Appelate Tribunal (ApTel) gave its judgment in a petition filed by various association asking the Aptel to give directions to the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to comply with RPO regulations. The order is likely to make the routine carry
ApTel order on waiver of RPO by GERC
In its order pertaining to FY 2012-13, GERC had waived or exempted obligated entities from RPO. In doing so, GERC has ignored the availability of RECs, and also reduced RPO differentially for each obligated entity, to the extent met by
Analysis of Amendments Proposed in the National Tariff Policy
The Ministry of Power has proposed several changes to the National Tariff Policy. Some changes are significant, like the proposal to substantially increase solar RPO (from 3% by 2022 to 8% by 2019), to remove inter-state transmission charges on RE
REC Trade Results April 2015
We are pleased to share the Result of REC trading for the month of April-15. Solar RECs – Overall market clearance remained poor this time, with very low demand at both exchanges. Demand saw a dip from 68,982 last month to 8,522 this