MERC tightens RPO compliance & prevents interchangeability
In a landmark decision by Maharashtra state electricity regulatory commission, it was brought forward that the obligated entities of the state (i.e. DISCOMs, Captive and OA consumers) will no longer have the cushion of RPO waiver or interchangeability of solar
“Hydro Purchase Obligation” may be a reality
The power minister in a statement has given signs that hydro purchase obligation may be a reality as the minister said that the provision is being considered. The idea broke out first when the hydro sub-group had recommended the Power
Stay by Madras High Court on RRF Mechanism
In an important development on the RRF Implementation front, the High Court of Madras has acceded to the request of affected wind developers. According to a circular on IWPA’s website, the Madras high Court has ordered a stay on the
REC Trading Report – July 2013
REC Trading on 31st July 2013 continued to follow the lackluster market scenario. Both non-solar credits (for 11th consecutive month) and solar credits (for 2nd consecutive time) traded at respective floor prices. As per the REC Registry, out of total
WEGs move to Court against RRF Mechanism
Wind energy generators (WEGs) of our nation have recently moved Delhi High Court against the central regulator (CERC) for implementation of RRF mechanism; under which the generators are required to participate in scheduling and forecasting of their power generation on
TN’s APPC for FY14
Hon’ble TNERC has increased APPC for FY 2013-14 to Rs.3.11/kWh from Rs.2.54/kWh last year. This represents a formidable hike of 22.45%. The tariff is effective from 01.04.2013. While the APPC has been revised to Rs 3.11, the tariff payable is restricted to 75% of the preferential tariff
Kerala defers applicability of Solar RPO
In a KSERC order dated – April 4 2013, KSERC has mandated that solar renewable purchase obligation will be applicable on KSEB from FY14 and for other licensees from FY15. Solar RPO of the state is set as– 0.25 % for
CERC’s 2nd amendment to REC Regulations
Hon’ble CERC through a notification dated 10th July 2013 has come up with its 2nd amendment to its principal REC regulations of 2010. The following are the main highlights: On the issue of RE contracted though competitive bidding, the commission has
RRF Mechanism close to be operationalized
The implementation of Renewable Regulatory Fund mechanism which was scheduled on 01.07.2013 has now been deferred by 15 days and hon’ble CERC in its order dated 09.07.2013 has come up with following implementation plan: RRF to be implemented effectively from 15.07.2013. Role
APERC order on APPPC FY13
The state of Andhra Pradesh has finally got its awaited “average pooled power purchase cost” in an order dated 29.06.2013 released by Hon’ble APERC. as Rs. 2.69 per unit. Although, the same is for FY 2012-13. Before determining the final