REC Trading Report-April 2012
Today’s trading session was the first of the new compliance year (2012-13). Both volume and price expectations were low, given that there is no real pressure on the obligated entities to buy this early in the year. Considering that, both
Accelerated Depreciation Benefit for Wind Projects Withdrawn
Recently the Central Government withdrew Accelerated Depreciation (AD) benefit for wind projects. This was widely anticipated (we had covered it earlier here), but there were some uncertainties (see Economic Times article of a few days back which said the benefit
REC Trading Report – March 2012
Today’s was the last trading session for the year before the end of the compliance period. The market expected significant demand and high prices as this was the last opportunity to comply. However, contrary to expectation demand fell sharply this
REC Trading Report – February 2012
Traded volume exceeded 2 lakh RECs for the first time. Total volume traded was over 206,000 (vs. 171,000 in January; an increase of 20%). The total traded value exceeded Rs 63 crore (21% increase over previous month). The market clearing price
Numeric Power's solar power plant received REC accreditation
Chennai-based Numeric Power Systems has received REC accreditation for one of its two 1 MW solar PV plants in Tamil Nadu.The plant is likely to feed energy to the grid from next month. This is the third solar power plant in
CERC allays fears over RPO enforcement
In a recent article of the Hindu Business line , Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) shared their concern over Renewable Purchase Obligation ( RPO ) enforcement. After successful completion of REC mechanism for one year, RPO enforcement regulation across various
REC Trading Report – January 2012
As we approach the end of the compliance period i.e in March 2012, REC market reached its peak both in traded volume and prices. Total traded volume increased to over 170,000 ( an increase of 54% over previous month), while
REC market expected to be worth Rs 100 crore by year end
The Indian REC market worth Rs.30 crore at present, which is less than a year old is expected to touch Rs. 100 crore by the end of this financial year. In an article of The Hindu Business line a top official
Andhra Pradesh Publishes Draft RPO Regulation
Andhra Pradesh published its draft RPO regulations. This is significantly delayed (AP was the only major state remaining to publish RPO; Delhi has a draft order, and West Bengal is essentially a non-participant - more on this later in the
Vibhav Nuwal, Director, REConnect Energy Solutions talks about strong enforcement of RPO regulations
In an interview with Electrical Monitor, Vibhav Nuwal, Director, REConnect Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd talks about the current scenario of Renewable Energy Certificates market in India. He said that the future of the REC market will grow only if