MERC Finalizes RE Tariff for FY 2014-15
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), through an order on 7th July 2014, has finalized the Renewable Energy tariff for FY 2014-15. The details of the Renewable Energy tariffs computed for FY 2014-15 have been highlighted below: From the table, it is
MERC Allows Solar Open Access in Maharashtra
MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) through an order on 6thMay 2014, has allowed Open Access for the Solar Power in Maharashtra. The order has come in response of a petition filed by GEA (Green Energy Association – an association whose members
Maharashtra (MSEDCL) Wind Energy Policy, 2014
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has come up with its wind energy policy in consultation with the MEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency) in order to promote the wind energy generation in the state. The policy was notified on
Kerala Finalizes Solar Rooftop Policy
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) through an order on 10th June 2014, has finalized its policy for solar rooftop systems. The policy is named Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems. The policy is aimed at promoting solar power in the
REConnect Newsletter Volume 42 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 42 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Analysis of Karnataka's solar policy 2) Regulatory updates including
REC Trading Report – June 2014
REC trade session for June 2014 was conducted on 25th June 2014. The following is a summary of results - The total transactional value of non-solar RECs was INR 208.8 million and for solar RECs it was INR 15.4 million. The
Andhra Pradesh declares APPC for FY15
Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) in an order (DATED – 31 MAY 2014) has determined the APPC for FY 14-15. The definition of the APPC being followed by APERC can be read as – ‘Pooled Cost of Power Purchase (PCPP)’
Himachal Pradesh proposes APPC for FY 2014-15
HPSEBL has filed a petition before Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) seeking APPC determination for FY 2014-15. The definition of APPC followed by HPERC can be read as – The weighted average pooled price at which the Distribution Licensee has purchased
Delhi discoms request to waive RPO of FY13
Delhi discoms have requested to DERC, to waive RPO targets of FY13. This request was put forward by discoms in their respective ARR petitions for FY15. The discoms contend that RPO regulations were introduced in Delhi only in October 2012
UERC maintains its tough stand for non-compliance of RPO
Uttarakhand - the only state in the nation to have imposed penalty for non-compliance of RPO, has once again stood by its tough stand in the order dated - 22nd Jan 2014. In the order (refer) - UERC has considered UPCL’s