Indian state DISCOMs debts lower to pre-UDAY level – CRISIL
CRISIL, a global analytics company has come out with a report which is an analysis on DISCOMs of 15 states (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh) being some. According to the report the aggregate external debt
Kerala Finalizes Solar Rooftop Policy
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) through an order on 10th June 2014, has finalized its policy for solar rooftop systems. The policy is named Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems. The policy is aimed at promoting solar power in the
Maharashtra revises procedures for Wind Open Access
Keys points on Revised Procedure for Wind Open Access in Maharashtra: 1.i) For wind open access application process the documents required would be: Last 3 months energy bills Consent letter from the wind generator Last 3 months generation credit note Declaration regarding installation of SEM
Buying power from Exchanges economically viable for Captive Plants
According to an article in Business Standard, captive power plants have resorted to buying power from power exchanges than generating by themselves. This behavioural change of power procurement has been attributed to two main reasons : 1. Unavailability of domestic coal. 2.
South Grid successfully synchronized with National Grid
According to a Press Release from the Ministry of Power on the eve of first day of new year 2014, the much awaited grid synchronization of south grid with National Grid has been successfully accomplished. This marks a major milestone
Power Bills to shoot up in Kerala, Karnataka and HP
After a recent power tariff hike by the states of Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, it was now time for ERCs of Kerala, Karnataka and HP to come to the rescue of their respective DISCOMs. Time has come when poor
Karnataka extends banking facility to Solar Projects
Hon’ble KERC has come up with an order dated 22nd March 2013 for introduction of banking facility to Solar Power Projects in Karnataka. KERC had previously invited comments /suggestions on the issue latest by 25th October 2012. The Commission has asserted
Call for Reform of Discom's Gathering Steam
Business Standard wrote on the topic of Power Discom reforms - the second time in two days. The important points raised by the Shunglu Committee are: Huge Losses at the Discom's: During the five years (from 2006 to 2010), losses were Rs
Shunglu Committee Proposes An SPV to Buy Bad Debts of Discoms
A recent article in Business Standards mentioned that an SPV is being proposed to buy the bad debts of Discom's. The fact that Discom's are essentially bankrupt has been known for a long time. The good news that is there
Open Access in All States May Finally Become a Reality
An article in Business Standard mentioned that the Ministry of Power has issued an order to all state governments, power regulators and distribution utilities to implement the open access provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. The article further states that "the