RERC to finalize APPC of FY 2011-12
Jodhpur vidyut vitran nigam Limited has submitted to RERC the proposition to finalize the APPC for FY 2011-12 as the audited for financial year ending by March 2011, are now available. RERC in an order dated 2nd Nov, 2011 had determined
Rajasthan sets revised tariff for Solar and Biomass power projects
Rajasthan electricity regulatory commission (RERC) through an order dated 4th September 2013, has set a new preferential tariff rate for all solar projects (PV or thermal) to be set up in the state. As per this order, the tariff has
Indian firms looking for sourcing more renewable energy
If the recent results of a survey conducted by Schneider Electric India are to be believed, then in the coming time it is expected that more company’s in India are emphasizing on greater renewable consumption. As per an article in Economic
Uttarakhand orders UPCL to meet RPO* shortfall within 2 months
Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC), in an order dated 11th September 2013 has ordered Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) to meet its non-solar RPO shortfall of FY12 no later than 15th Nov 2013 through the purchase of RECs (i.e. within
GERC waives RPO shortfall; second year of non-compliance
In a very disappointing order, the Gujarat State Electricity Commission (GERC) decided to waive off the shortfall in RPO for the year 2012-13. In a petition filed by the Discoms, they had asked for a waiver on the grounds that
MERC tightens RPO compliance & prevents interchangeability
In a landmark decision by Maharashtra state electricity regulatory commission, it was brought forward that the obligated entities of the state (i.e. DISCOMs, Captive and OA consumers) will no longer have the cushion of RPO waiver or interchangeability of solar
WEGs move to Court against RRF Mechanism
Wind energy generators (WEGs) of our nation have recently moved Delhi High Court against the central regulator (CERC) for implementation of RRF mechanism; under which the generators are required to participate in scheduling and forecasting of their power generation on
Kerala defers applicability of Solar RPO
In a KSERC order dated – April 4 2013, KSERC has mandated that solar renewable purchase obligation will be applicable on KSEB from FY14 and for other licensees from FY15. Solar RPO of the state is set as– 0.25 % for
CERC’s 2nd amendment to REC Regulations
Hon’ble CERC through a notification dated 10th July 2013 has come up with its 2nd amendment to its principal REC regulations of 2010. The following are the main highlights: On the issue of RE contracted though competitive bidding, the commission has
India slips to eighth spot in RE attractive index
India’s overall ranking slipped from previously fourth position to eighth position recently in the world renewable energy attractive index as per Ernst & Young survey. This survey was for first quarter of 2013. The reason for such a decline in