Renewable Energy Act proposed for Feb, 2015
In the past decade, Renewable Energy in India has witnessed mixed growth curves. While Solar has shown relatively healthy growth year-on-year, wind energy capacity addition has suffered a setback in the recent years, while Biomass and Small Hydro have also
Bihar finalizes tariff for Bagasse and Biomass Projects
Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) in its order dated 22nd September 2014 has declared tariff for the Biomass and Bagasse based Co-gen plants. The tariff will be applicable to the plants commissioned during FY 14-15 and will be applicable until
CERC: 3rd Amendment (Draft) to REC Mechanism
We are pleased to convey that hon'ble CERC has issued 3rd amendment on REC Mechanism. Key highlights of the same are summarized below: Eligibility Criteria A) DISCOMs having met their previous year RPO can also claim RECs for surplus green power purchased. IMPACT:
HPERC Approves Procedure for Short Term Open Access
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has approved the detailed procedure for the short term intra state open access in its order dated 19th September 2014. The Order has come in effect from the date of order. The details of
Climate Change Mitigation and the Economic Growth
“A treaty will happen only when nations see they can meet targets without compromising growth. The U.S. has shown that can happen.” - Bruce Usher. When these two topics are discussed together, every nation thinks in the following distinct perspectives: Strong and stable
Report on Delhi Net Metering Policy
A comprehensive analysis of Delhi Net Metering Policy: Scope, Impact & Benefits. Contributed By: Dheeraj Babaria & Nagendra Prasad.
REC Market anticipates strict directions from APTEL
India’s REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) Market is facing a huge backdrop as no strict guidelines are given by state regulators to ensure the compliance of Renewable Obligation defined under RPO Regulation 2010. In the recent REC trade session held on 24th
GERC Computes Additional Surcharge
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its order dated 25th September 2014 has computed the additional surcharge payable by the Open Access Consumers for the control period of 1st October 2014 to 31st March 2015. The order has come as per
TNERC Proposes Tariff for Wind, Biomass & Bagasse Based Power
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) on 26th Sep 2014 has notified separate Consultative papers for determination of tariff’s for Wind, Biomass and Bagasse based power projects. Earlier TNERC extended the validity of tariff for the said three energy
TNERC Sets Aside the TN Solar Policy 2012
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has dismissed a petition filed by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) for the procurement of Solar Power through competitive bidding process. The commission notified the order on 15th Sep 2014. The summary of