MNRE issues Draft Guidelines for JNNSM Phase-2 Batch-2 Scheme
MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy), has officially issued Draft Guidelines for selection of 1500 MW Grid Solar PV power projects under National Solar Mission, Phase-II Batch-II Scheme. Here are some key points of the proposed scheme: It is to be
MERC: New Distribution Open Access Regulation, 2014
MERC (Maharashtra Electricity regulatory Commission) through an order on 25th June 2014 has made the new regulation for distribution open access in the state of Maharashtra. MERC in its new regulation has added 20 new definitions than the Distribution open
APTEL's verdict on inclusion of Banked Energy in accounting APPC
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in a judgment on 01st July 2014 has dismissed a petition filed by Himalaya Power Producers Association (Association of persons who are involved in the development and promotion of hydro power projects in Himachal Pradesh). The
Union Budget FY 14-15 Highlights (Power Sector View Point)
Honorable Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitely presented the Union Budget on 10th July, for the financial year FY 14-15. The Finance Minister during his speech of the Union Budget has made some important announcements for the energy industry. In the Power and
KERC Amends Open Access-W&B Charges for RE Generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), through its order on 04th July 2014, has amended the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulation, 2014 and has computed the wheeling and Banking charges for Renewable energy generators. The commission issued a discussion
MERC Finalizes RE Tariff for FY 2014-15
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), through an order on 7th July 2014, has finalized the Renewable Energy tariff for FY 2014-15. The details of the Renewable Energy tariffs computed for FY 2014-15 have been highlighted below: From the table, it is
MERC Allows Solar Open Access in Maharashtra
MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) through an order on 6thMay 2014, has allowed Open Access for the Solar Power in Maharashtra. The order has come in response of a petition filed by GEA (Green Energy Association – an association whose members
RERC Draft Solar Tariff Policy for FY 2014-15
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission(RERC) on 23rd June 2014, has proposed a levellised tariff under a draft regulation (RERC Terms & Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Renewable Energy Sources – Wind and Solar Energy Regulations, 2014) issued for Solar power
Maharashtra (MSEDCL) Wind Energy Policy, 2014
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has come up with its wind energy policy in consultation with the MEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency) in order to promote the wind energy generation in the state. The policy was notified on
India to Launch Bidding for 1500 MW of Solar Power Projects under JNNSM
India under its JNNSM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission) is about to launch bidding for 1500 MW of solar power projects. The bidding will come under the JNNSM Phase 2 Batch 2, which aims to achieve 10 GW of solar power