Analysis of Amendments in National Tariff Policy
The government recently amended the National Tariff Policy (NTP). Several reform measures have been announced in this change. NTP 2016 has increased focus on renewable energy, sourcing power through competitive bidding and the need for ‘reasonable rates’ (see box –
MERC Determination of Generic Tariff for Renewable Energy for the remaining Tariff Review Period of FY 2015-16
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission came up with its Draft order on determination of generic tariff for Renewable Energy for the remaining Tariff Review Period of FY 2015-16, on 1st December, 2015. This Tariff Order will be applicable for New
UDAY Scheme’s Impact on Renewable Energy Sector
The UDAY scheme was launched by the government in November 2015, and so far as met with a good response from the states (16 states representing more than 90% of DISCOM losses has joined) and from industry observers. These cover
REC TRADE RESULTS DECEMBER 2015
The demand response for REC’s saw very good momentum in the December’s trading session. Non Solar REC’s and Solar REC’s traded this month were 288% higher and 29.8% lower respectively, compared to trading session of November. The total transaction value of REC’s hit a sum total of Rs 156 crores, compared
MPERC waives off past Solar RPO
In a recent order, MPERC has waived off past solar RPO for its Discom’s. This comes despite ApTel’s judgment specifically disallowing waive-offs, and CAG’s remark about states not meeting RPO regulations. Even more telling is the fact that India is playing a
CAG highlights gaps in RPO compliance of states; Penalties of Rs 4,234 crore not levied
In a recent audit report covering the functioning of MNRE, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted various issues on RPO compliance by states. The main issues highlighted by the CAG are: Setting RPO well below the NAPPC target States have been
REC Trade Results November 2015
RECs demand has been steadily rising, and this month results have been very encouraging. Non Solar REC’s and Solar REC’s traded this month were 9.5% and 533% higher compared to trading session of October. The total transaction value of REC’s hit a sum total of Rs 65.5 crores, compared to Rs. 36.5
OERC (Procurement of Energy Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations, 2015
Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission released the notification on Procurement of energy from Renewable Sources on 10th October, 2015. This regulation set the basic principle for promoting the sale of power from renewable sources to any person within the state of
REC Trade Results September 2015
Demand for both Solar and Non Solar REC’s remained lackluster in this trading session. A sum total of 1, 93,619 Solar and Non Solar RECs were sold in the current trading session. The total transaction value of REC’s was a paltry Rs.35.1 crores. Analysis of
Gujarat Solar Power Policy 2015
Gujarat came up with its new solar power policy on 13th August 2015, which would be operative up to March 31, 2020. This new policy intends to facilitate and promote large scale promotion of the solar power generation capacities in