COMPETITIVE BIDDING POSES A RISK ON THE FUTURE OF WIND ENERGY
The wind energy sector is in a distressed situation after the Union Government's 'tariff-based competitive bidding' mechanism. Earlier, the SERCs used to fix 'feed-in tariffs' based on which, the the wind energy companies would sign PPAs with the distribution companies.
SOLAR TARIFF HITS ANOTHER NEW LOW
Solar tariff has hit another low in the auction held for the solar park in Rajasthan's Bhadla. The top slot was won by ACME, a domestic company for Rs 2.44 a unit for 200 MW. SoftBank Energy closely followed at
SOLAR TARIFF PRICES HIT A NEW LOW:
The solar tariff prices have hit a new low of Rs 3.15 per unit in an auction on Wednesday . The previous low in tariff was Rs 3.30 per unit in an auction which took place in the month of
KERC Determines tariffs and other norms for Solar Rooftop and Small Photovoltaic Power Plants
This Order is applicable to all new grid connected solar rooftop and small solar photo voltaic power plants, entering into Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and commissioned on or after 2nd May, 2016 and up to 31st March, 2018. Sharing of Clean
KERC Revises APPC for FY 15-16 & Finalizes for FY 16-17
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its order in April 2016 has finalized the APPC applicable for FY 15-16 and has also revised the APPC applicable for FY 16-17. Previously the commission in its notification dated 30.03.2015 set the APPC
KERC Determines tariff for Grid Interactive Megawatt scale Solar Power Plants
The Commission, in its Order dated 1st January, 2015 on BESCOM’s Review Petition noted that there was substantial reduction in the capital cost of grid connected solar power plants. Therefore, it examined the need to curtail the present control period and
KERC Revises Tariff for Mini-Hydel & Biomass Projects
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its order dated 1st January 2015, has revised the Tariff for the Mini-Hydel, Co-generation and Biomass based power projects. The new tariff will be applicable to the projects that get commissioned during the
TNERC Sets Aside the TN Solar Policy 2012
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has dismissed a petition filed by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) for the procurement of Solar Power through competitive bidding process. The commission notified the order on 15th Sep 2014. The summary of
APTEL's Judgement on Solar Tariffs in Gujarat
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), had filed a petition before Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2013, asking for revision in Solar Tariffs determined by the commission in its order dated 29th January, 2010. The state commission, after hearing the
APERC Proposes Draft Amendment for RPO Regulation
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC), joint commission for the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has proposed separate drafts for the amendment in its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Regulation 2012, for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The summary of the proposed amendments for