KERC Revises APPC for FY 14-15 & Finalizes for FY 15-16
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its order dated 31.03.2015 has finalized the APPC applicable for FY 15-16 and has also revised the APPC applicable for FY 14-15. Previously the commission in its notification dated 30.06.2014 set the APPC rate
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
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
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
REConnect Newsletter Volume 42 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 42 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Analysis of Karnataka's solar policy 2) Regulatory updates including
Andhra Pradesh declares APPC for FY15
Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) in an order (DATED – 31 MAY 2014) has determined the APPC for FY 14-15. The definition of the APPC being followed by APERC can be read as – ‘Pooled Cost of Power Purchase (PCPP)’
Himachal Pradesh proposes APPC for FY 2014-15
HPSEBL has filed a petition before Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) seeking APPC determination for FY 2014-15. The definition of APPC followed by HPERC can be read as – The weighted average pooled price at which the Distribution Licensee has purchased
Madhya Pradesh determines APPC for FY15
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has finally unveiled its APPC rate for financial year 2014-15. MPERC follows this definition of APPC (which is in line with that of CERC) - for the purpose of these regulations ‘Pooled Cost of Purchase’
REConnect Newsletter Volume 41 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol. 41 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory - market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Our analysis on the likelihood of RPO enforcement
Karnataka APPC for FY 2014-15
Karnataka electricity regulatory commission (KERC) has finalized the average pooled purchase cost (APPC) for FY 2013-14. The finalized APPC of FY14 is Rs. 3.14 per unit, on the basis of audited accounts data furnished by ESCOMs, which is up by