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 -
MERC waives solar RPO targets for Tata Power Company – Distribution
The electricity regulator of Maharashtra through an order dated 20th Dec’13 has extended some relief to Tata Power Company (TPC) - Distribution. MERC has relaxed the solar RPO targets as stipulated under relevant RPO regulations for three consecutive fiscals. TPC
DISCOMs not to be fastened with purchase obligation from conventional co-gen plants : APTEL
A full bench of the tribunal on 2nd Dec’13, pronounced a landmark judgment on the issue of fastening of purchase obligation on DISCOMs, for power procurement from fossil-fuel based co-generation (co-gen) units. The petitioner (Lloyds Metal & Energy Ltd) had filed
Kerala finalizes its Solar Energy Policy 2013
Kerala is the latest state to join the league of states (TN,AP,Gujarat,MP, Rajasthan) which have final state solar energy policies in place. On 25th Nov 2013, the state finalized its state solar policy. The following are the highlights of the
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
Pass RE cost to Industries says MSEDCL
Maharashtra state electricity distribution company limited (MSEDCL) has requested the Hon'ble MERC to consider passing on the cost due to renewable energy purchase to Industries of the state. As per MSEDCL, Industries in the state are responsible for pollution and
Renewable energy management centers to be established – CEA
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently unveiled a report on " Large Scale Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources - Way Forward". From the point of view of grid security and resource adequacy during operation, the CEA has realized, that forecasts
Haryana RE Tariff for FY 2013-14
The electricity regulatory commission of Haryana - HERC in an order dated 20th Nov 2013 has declared tariff for all renewable energy projects to be commissioned in FY 2013-14. Following are the numbers for various projects - Solar PV (Crystalline) - Rs.
KERC determines the tariff for solar projects
KERC with an order dated 10th October 2013 determines the following tariff: Type of solar plant Approved tariff in Rs. Per unit Solar PV 8.40 Solar Thermal 10.92 Roof-top and small solar PV 9.56 Roof-top and small solar PV with 30% capital subsidy 7.20 It is applicable for solar power generators entering
KERC order on Wheeling and Banking charges for RE generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission through an order dated 9th Oct 2013 has decided to extend the validity of order (dt – 11.07.2008) till end of current financial year, which was previously mandated to be valid only till 10th July 2013. The key points in