Power Tariffs Likely to Increase Signficantly: CERC
In recent days, power projects and tariff have made news in almost every newspaper. There have been reports of power projects being in trouble, state electricity board being denied loans by banks, and tariff increases. The article on tariff increase cites
Launching India's First Online RPO Calculator
We are pleased to present the online RPO calculator. Its a first of its kind tool in India (and possibly in the world!), and will help you plan and manage your RPO liability in a easy and effective manner. We developed
Review of REC Trading-October 2011
The highlight of this trading session was the increase in volumes (95,504 RECs sold versus 46,362 last month) and price (Rs 2710/ REC*). The increase in cleared volume of 106% is significant, particularly as increase in volume offered for sale increased
Maharashtra Not to Allow Banking of Power to Renewable Generators
In another step back on the Open Access issue in Maharashtra, MSEDCL recently rolled back the banking provision for renewable energy generators opting for open access in the state. A recent circular released by MSEDCL has proposed new rules for banking
Power Exchanges Raise REC Trading Charges
IEX and PXIL have raised trading charges across most categories of power trading products. However, REC trading charges have only been revised by IEX. REC trading charges at IEX are now Rs 20/REC (up from Rs 10/REC). At PXIL, charges remain
Renewable Energy Certificates needs market push
In an article of The Hindu Business Line the current scenario of the Renewable Energy Certificates market of the country and its upcoming challenges was highlighted. With an extra one-and-a-half paise added into accounts of people who put up renewable energy capacities such as windmills, biomass and solar plants is an attractive return, justifying their investments. However, for this to work, a key parallel activity is the development of a robust market for renewable energy certificates and here is where action is needed urgently now.