Madhya Pradesh takes note of non-compliance in solar RPO
On 20th November 2013, in petition no. 35/ 2013, MPERC took serious note on the issue of non-compliance of solar RPO by state utilities/discoms. It can be read in the order as: Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Commission is constrained to express
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
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
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
MPERC issues fresh directives on RPO compliance
Electricity regulatory commission of Madhya Pradesh, in a fresh directive has ordered all DISCOMs of the state to comply with RPO. Owing to unavailability of information on power purchase from renewable sources by DISCOMs, the commission clarified that it was
Center takes a stricter route on RPO compliance
As per an article in Economic Times, the center has asked the appellate tribunal to allow MNRE to be a party in a petition jointly filed by wind associations IWEA and IWTMA. This petition filed by the wind associations in January
Punjab pushes PSPCL for RPO compliance by December’13
Punjab state power corporation limited (PSPCL) has been asked to comply with its stipulated RPO target for FY12, FY13 and FY14 cumulatively. In an order dated 12 August 2013, Punjab regulator allowed PSPCL to carry forward 114.80 non solar MUs
Delhi discoms build RPO compliance costs into their tariff
According to the most recent tariff orders, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has allowed Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, BSES Yamuna Power Limited, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, New Delhi Municipal Council to incorporate the cost of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for FY2013-14