Rajasthan proposes amendment to RPO regulations
Hon'ble Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has recently proposed an amendment to its principal RPO regulations. Comments have been invited by all stakeholders no later than 18th March 2014. Link to the proposal - http://rerc.rajasthan.gov.in/cnpl/PDFs/REC.pdf These changes, if incorporated into the RPO
REConnect Newsletter Volume 39 – OPEN ACCESS
We are pleased to present the 39th Volume of “OPEN ACCESS” - our monthly newsletter on REC Mechanism. The present volume covers analysis on following main topics: Detailed analysis of the bidding under JNNSM Phase 2 by solar industry export Shri Gopal Somani Various regulatory updates including review of revised procedures
Kerala drafts regulation for net-metering of small solar projects
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently unveiled its draft copy of "KSERC - Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Regulations, 2014" (refer). With this Kerala joins the league of states namely; Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand,
Govt. pushes for stronger RPO enforcements
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has written to Ministry of Power (MoP) to include stronger enforcement provisions in the Electricity Act itself, which at present is absent. An article in Business Standard, quoted Joint Secretary of MNRE saying
Gujarat DISCOMs approach CERC to seek REC benefits
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on behalf of DISCOMs , had approached Hon'ble CERC for certain amendments to REC regulations, enabling the former to claim solar RECs as "Eligible Entity" for excess procurement over & above the stipulated RPO
Tamil Nadu drafts RPO targets for FY15 & FY16
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) recently issued a draft order on RPO targets for FY15 & FY16. The following are the targets proposed by the commission: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Year Minimum quantum of total renewable purchase obligation in
CERC reduces REC issuance fee payable to NLDC
In an order dated 05.02.2014. the apex electricity regulator CERC extended the existing fees and charges chargeable by the central agency (NLDC) for registration of REC projects till 31.03.2014. The decision was taken by CERC after scrutiny of audited accounts
REConnect Newsletter Volume 38 – OPEN ACCESS
We are pleased to present the 38th Volume of “OPEN ACCESS” - our monthly newsletter on REC Mechanism. The present volume covers analysis on following main topics: Details of landmark order from UERC for imposing penalty for non-compliance of RPO . Analysis of draft of CERC RE tariff order. Various regulatory updates
Uttarakhand penalizes UPCL for non-compliance of RPOs
After a prolonged wait and significant suffering of RE stakeholders, finally, a regulatory body has shown its true strength and purpose by imposing the penalty on an RPO defaulting entity – a first ever penalty imposed on any obligated entity
ApTel sets aside Tamil Nadu Solar policy
As per reports, Tamil Nadu's ambitious solar policy, once assumed to be a game-changer for fostering solar power in the state, has been set aside by the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (ApTel). A capacity addition of 3000 MW was envisaged