Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission Draft Smart Grid Regulations, 2015
KERC came up with its first draft Smart Grid Regulations on 22nd December, 2015. Smart grid through automation and controls system would deliver electricity more reliably, effectively and environment friendly, thus enabling much wider generation and consumer participation in power
UDAY Scheme’s Impact on Renewable Energy Sector
The UDAY scheme was launched by the government in November 2015, and so far as met with a good response from the states (16 states representing more than 90% of DISCOM losses has joined) and from industry observers. These cover
REC TRADE RESULTS DECEMBER 2015
The demand response for REC’s saw very good momentum in the December’s trading session. Non Solar REC’s and Solar REC’s traded this month were 288% higher and 29.8% lower respectively, compared to trading session of November. The total transaction value of REC’s hit a sum total of Rs 156 crores, compared
MPERC waives off past Solar RPO
In a recent order, MPERC has waived off past solar RPO for its Discom’s. This comes despite ApTel’s judgment specifically disallowing waive-offs, and CAG’s remark about states not meeting RPO regulations. Even more telling is the fact that India is playing a
CAG highlights gaps in RPO compliance of states; Penalties of Rs 4,234 crore not levied
In a recent audit report covering the functioning of MNRE, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted various issues on RPO compliance by states. The main issues highlighted by the CAG are: Setting RPO well below the NAPPC target States have been
REC Trade Results November 2015
RECs demand has been steadily rising, and this month results have been very encouraging. Non Solar REC’s and Solar REC’s traded this month were 9.5% and 533% higher compared to trading session of October. The total transaction value of REC’s hit a sum total of Rs 65.5 crores, compared to Rs. 36.5
Analysis of Model Regulations on Forecasting and Scheduling of Wind and Solar Generating Stations at State Level
As you may be aware, CERC had notified forecasting and scheduling (F&S) regulation for inter-state sale of power a few months back. Now, with the intent of having compatible regulations, the Forum Of Regulators (FOR) has come up with model
Orissa to Set up 1000MW Solar Power Park
The Orissa government plans to add aggregate clean energy capacity of 1,000 MW by establishing solar parks in the state by 2020. The target, fixed by the state government in its draft Orissa Solar Park Policy, 2014, primarily aims at
OERC (Procurement of Energy Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations, 2015
Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission released the notification on Procurement of energy from Renewable Sources on 10th October, 2015. This regulation set the basic principle for promoting the sale of power from renewable sources to any person within the state of
National Offshore Wind Energy Policy 2015
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released its first ever National Offshore Wind Energy Policy on 1st October 2015. India has already achieved significant success in the onshore wind power development with about 24 GW of wind energy capacity