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.
Maharashtra cuts power tariff by 20 percent
Govt. of Maharashtra, on Monday (20th Jan 2014) posted a perfect example of political interference in the functioning of an important sector. Following the footprints of the incumbent Govt. in Delhi, Maharashtra also has approved a 20 % cut in
Amendment to Grid Code & Frequency for UI charges finalised by CERC
Hon'ble CERC within the very first week of 2014, has come up with amendments to two important regulations pertaining to Indian power sector. The commission rolled out the following regulations (orders can be accessed by clicking links below): 1) Central Electricity
Govt mulling to introduce hydro tradable certificates
As per an article in Economic Times (refer), government is using an accelerated approach towards promotion of India's hydro power assets. A recent progress on this pertains to introduction of tradable hydro certificates (on the lines of RECs). Demand for
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
REConnect Newsletter Volume 37 – OPEN ACCESS
We are pleased to present the 37th Volume of “OPEN ACCESS” - our monthly newsletter on REC Mechanism. The present volume covers analysis on following main topics: Recent steps taken by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & Delhi towards small scale solar projects. MERC order on solar RPO for Tata Power Company -
Financial Restructuring plan for DISCOMs almost ready
The readiness of Financial Restructuring Plans (FRP) in some states is heralding good times ahead for present cash-strapped distribution companies. Distribution companies of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have proactively finalized the process and have already issued bond to lenders,
CERC may soon be answerable to Parliament
The government of India has recently proposed to extend autonomous power to infrastructure regulators of the nation. Infrastructure regulators such as TRAI and CERC will have to now be answerable to Parliament. The regulators of electricity, post, airports, highways will
Financial assistance for small hydro power projects
According to a recent release (Release no.101304) in press information bureau of India, the Hon'ble minister for new and renewable energy has produced in a written note to Lok Sabha, that financial assistance will be provided to states from GoI to