REC TRADE RESULTS JANUARY 2016
RECs demand had been steadily rising in the past few months, but this month’s trading saw a signficant drop in trading volume as compared to last month. Non Solar REC’s and Solar REC’s traded this month were 61.6% lower and 6.79% lower respectively, compared to trading session of December
Analysis of Amendments in National Tariff Policy
The government recently amended the National Tariff Policy (NTP). Several reform measures have been announced in this change. NTP 2016 has increased focus on renewable energy, sourcing power through competitive bidding and the need for ‘reasonable rates’ (see box –
MERC Determination of Generic Tariff for Renewable Energy for the remaining Tariff Review Period of FY 2015-16
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission came up with its Draft order on determination of generic tariff for Renewable Energy for the remaining Tariff Review Period of FY 2015-16, on 1st December, 2015. This Tariff Order will be applicable for New
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission Draft Smart Grid Regulations, 2015
KERC came up with its first draft Smart Grid Regulations on 22nd December, 2015. Smart grid through automation and controls system would deliver electricity more reliably, effectively and environment friendly, thus enabling much wider generation and consumer participation in power
UDAY Scheme’s Impact on Renewable Energy Sector
The UDAY scheme was launched by the government in November 2015, and so far as met with a good response from the states (16 states representing more than 90% of DISCOM losses has joined) and from industry observers. These cover
REC TRADE RESULTS DECEMBER 2015
The demand response for REC’s saw very good momentum in the December’s trading session. Non Solar REC’s and Solar REC’s traded this month were 288% higher and 29.8% lower respectively, compared to trading session of November. The total transaction value of REC’s hit a sum total of Rs 156 crores, compared
Analysis of Model Regulations on Forecasting and Scheduling of Wind and Solar Generating Stations at State Level
As you may be aware, CERC had notified forecasting and scheduling (F&S) regulation for inter-state sale of power a few months back. Now, with the intent of having compatible regulations, the Forum Of Regulators (FOR) has come up with model
Orissa to Set up 1000MW Solar Power Park
The Orissa government plans to add aggregate clean energy capacity of 1,000 MW by establishing solar parks in the state by 2020. The target, fixed by the state government in its draft Orissa Solar Park Policy, 2014, primarily aims at
OERC (Procurement of Energy Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations, 2015
Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission released the notification on Procurement of energy from Renewable Sources on 10th October, 2015. This regulation set the basic principle for promoting the sale of power from renewable sources to any person within the state of
National Offshore Wind Energy Policy 2015
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released its first ever National Offshore Wind Energy Policy on 1st October 2015. India has already achieved significant success in the onshore wind power development with about 24 GW of wind energy capacity