Rajasthan Determines Tariff for Biomass, Biogas and Biomass Gasifier Based Projects
The Rajasthan Regulatory Commission (RERC) through an order dated 08th July has determined the tariff applicable for the projects getting commission during FY 15-16. The tariff has been calculated for Biomass, Biogas and Biomass Gasifier based power projects. The brief details
Analysis on Draft Renewable Energy Act – 2015
A much awaited The Renewable Energy Act – 2015 (DRAFT) has been announced recently. A brief analysis for the same is presented for your kind reference. Why is the RE Law needed? The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2015 (proposed) provides many key
KERC Proposes Amendment to RPO Regulation
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in a recent notification has proposed an amendment to its RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) regulation. The amendment will come into force from the date of its publication in the official gazette. The Proposed amendment defines
Rajasthan Draft Open Access Regulation 2015
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in a latest Notification has proposed new Open Access Regulation. The regulations will come into force on the date of their publication in the official gazette. However the open access under these regulations shall
MNRE Notifies Guidelines for Development of Solar Parks
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recently notified the guidelines for the development of solar parks in the country. Previously in December 2014, the ministry had finalized scheme for the development of Solar Parks, targeting a capacity
Analysis of the 5th Amendment to REC Regulations
Background: Recently, CERC proposed the 5th amendment to REC regulations. The gist of proposed changes is: Captive generators and portion of power for self-consumption will no longer be eligible for RECs If an open access (OA) project avails concessional wheeling, banking or cross-subsidy
REConnect Newsletter Volume 52 (June 2015) – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are please to present OPEN ACCESS - our monthly newsletter that covers important developments in the renewable energy markets. This month's newsletter covers: Detailed analysis of the 5th Amendment to REC regulations proposed by CERC. This amendment will have
MNRE Notifies Year-wise Targets to Achieve the 100GW Solar Capacity
The New and Renewable Energy Ministry (MNRE) has notified a resolution on 6th July, 2015, which defines the Year-wise targets, so as to achieve the 100GW solar Capacity in next 7 years (I.e. by FY 2021-22). The Ministry has stated that
Madhya Pradesh Proposes Policy for Solar Rooftop
The Madhya Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Department (MPNRED) in its latest notification has proposed a policy for Net Metering based Solar Rooftop systems. The policy will come in force from the date of its notification in the state official
GERC RPO Regulation Applicable on Captive and OA consumers
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in a notification dated 1st July 2015, has made RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) regulation applicable on captive and Open Access consumers of the state. The quantum of RPO applicable on the OA and Captive users will