MNRE favors REC markets for Solar Power
India's ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is favoring REC markets for development of solar power. Eminent members of the ministry are of the view that solar REC markets will revive soon as they expect buyers jumping in. This
IET Solar Panel's first whitepaper on net-metering in India
Vishal Pandya, as co-chair IET Solar Panel India, has co-authored a whitepaper on the title - "Recent developments in Net-Metering in India & way forward" The paper focuses on most recent developments in the net-metering scheme for small scale solar projects across
Updates from 39th FOR meeting
The following are the key issues discussed w.r.t REC markets - The concept of REC multipliers for solar was endorsed in principal. It was also decided that a detailed note be prepared on the desirability and feasibility of merger of solar and
REConnect Newsletter Volume 40 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 40 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Two important announcements - Infuse Ventures - a
Captive power plant of Bokaro Steel Plant is co-gen : Jharkhand ERC
In an order dated 24th March 2014, state electricity regulator of Jharkhand (JSERC) is of the view that the captive power plant of Bokaro Steel Plant (a unit of Steel Authority of India) can be regarded as a co-generation plant.
Gujarat bans sourcing power from other states
Gujarat government has recently banned its state distribution companies from buying power from other states. These discoms will now have to procure power from state power generators. Power procurement from state power generators means industries will now have to shell out
Joint ERC proposes amendment to RPO regulations
JERC; the joint electricity regulatory commission for the state of Goa and UTs has recently proposed a draft to its principal RPO regulations of 2010. The main highlight of the amendment is the declaration of RPO targets from FY14-FY22. The
MERC asks BEST to meet shortfall in RPO by March 2014
Electricity Regulator of Maharashtra (MERC) on 6th March 2014 released 3 separate orders with regards to verification of RPO compliance of state discoms; namely Reliance Infrastructure Limited - Distribution (RIL-D), Tata Power Company - Distribution (TPC-D) and Brihan Mumbai Electric
Gujarat's first amendment to RPO regulations
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on 4th March 2014 amended its principal RPO regulations of 2010. In these regulations, Gujarat set its RPO targets post FY13. The RPO set are from FY14 to FY17. Gujarat announced 10% of energy procurement to
JNNSM Phase 2 Batch 1 bid results
We thank solar industry expert - Mr. Gopal Lal Somani, who has graciously provided his inputs and comments on the results of bidding process. The MNRE had authorized Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to implement NSM Phase 2 program. In