Monsoon 2020 – Impact on India’s Wind Sector
Considering the importance of renewable energy resources in a warming world, India has seen a steady increase in the penetration of renewables, including wind energy, in the overall mix. Present installed wind capacity stands at 38.6 GW as of December
Green Hydrogen: Might be an obligation
In a conference on 'India's role as a Global Champion for the Energy Transition theme at the UN High Level Dialogue on Energy 2021, New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh recently said that the Purchase of green hydrogen
Redesigning REC Mechanism – A review on discussion paper by MoP
Recently the Ministry of Power came up with a Discussion Paper on redesigning the “Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism”, which is open for public consultation till 25th June 2021. There are some sweeping changes proposed to the existing REC mechanism. The
SECI invites tender for 1.2 GW of ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects in India
In a recent advancement, The Solar Energy Corporation of India(SECI) has invited proposals for setting up of Inter-state transmission system(ISTS) connected Wind power projects in the country, on Build Own Operate (BOO) basis. The aggregate capacity of a tender is
KERC notifies provisional APPC rate for FY 2021-22
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory commission(KERC) recently announced the Average Pooled Power Purchase Cost(APPC) for the FY 2021-22. In accordance with the KERC (Procurement of energy from renewable sources) regulation, 2011, KERC notifies the APPC at INR 4.17/unit for the financial year
CERC notifies APPC rate for FY 2021-22
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission(CERC) recently announced the Average Pooled Power Purchase Cost(APPC) for the FY 2021-22. After addressing the stakeholders’ comments and based on the tariff orders issued by the SERCs/JERCs for FY 2020-21, the APPC at the National level
MERC approves the ‘Green Power Tariff’ for the consumers of all the distribution Licensee of Maharashtra
In a recent order, The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission(MERC) has allowed a ‘Green Power Tariff’ for the consumers opting for 100% Green energy. All consumers including Extra High Voltage, High Voltage and Low Voltage will be eligible for opting 100% RE
Chhattisgarh notifies draft Renewable purchase obligation regulation for 2021-2026
Keeping in view the letter of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to align RPO trajectory with Government of India’s trajectory(for details, please refer this link), Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission notifies Draft Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Renewable
Ministry of Power introduces Hydro power purchase obligation
With the objective to add 30,000 MW of hydropower capacity by the year 2029-2030, the Ministry of power(MoP) has announced a revised trajectory of RPO. Under the new trajectory, MoP introduces the Hydro power purchase obligation(HPO) considering the Large Hydro power
Gujarat announces solar power policy, 2021
With the aim of becoming a primary contributor to the national target of 100 GW solar capacity by 2022, the State Government of Gujarat introduced the “Gujarat Solar Power Policy 2021” on 29th December, 2020. This policy will remain in