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 –
KERC Determines tariff for Grid Interactive Megawatt scale Solar Power Plants
The Commission, in its Order dated 1st January, 2015 on BESCOM’s Review Petition noted that there was substantial reduction in the capital cost of grid connected solar power plants. Therefore, it examined the need to curtail the present control period and
MERC extends period of applicability of RE Tariff
The Commission had issued a Suo Moto Order on 7 July, 2014 in determining the Generic Tariff for RE technologies for the fifth year of the Control Period, i.e. FY 2014-15. The control period of RE Tariff regulations 2010, elapsed
PSERC Finalizes RE Tariff for FY 15-16
The PSERC (Punjab Electricity Regulatory Commission) on 24th July 2015 has finalized the tariff for Renewable Sources of Energy. The tariff will be applicable for the projects to be commissioned during the year 2015-16. Previously in the May 2015, the
Rajasthan Determines Tariff for Biomass, Biogas and Biomass Gasifier Based Projects
The Rajasthan Regulatory Commission (RERC) through an order dated 08th July has determined the tariff applicable for the projects getting commission during FY 15-16. The tariff has been calculated for Biomass, Biogas and Biomass Gasifier based power projects. The brief details
REConnect Newsletter Volume 52 (June 2015) – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are please to present OPEN ACCESS - our monthly newsletter that covers important developments in the renewable energy markets. This month's newsletter covers: Detailed analysis of the 5th Amendment to REC regulations proposed by CERC. This amendment will have
MERC Reduces MSEDCL distribution Tariff
The Maharashtra Regulatory Commission (MERC) in a notification dated June 27, 2015, has calculated the Distribution Tariff for Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), which will be effective from 1st June 2015 onwards. The commission in the present order has
HPERC Proposes Tariff for Solar Projects
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has notified a draft on 16th June 2015 for the calculation of solar energy tariff in the state. The proposed tariff will be applicable for the projects where PPAs are signed on or
GERC (Gujarat) Proposes Tariff for Solar Projects
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in a draft notified earlier this month has proposed tariff for the solar projects. The Tariff proposed in the Discussion Paper will be applicable to the projects commission during July 1, 2015 to March
Rajasthan Finalizes Wind Tariff for FY 15-16
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has finalized the tariff for wind energy projects; it will be applicable for FY 15-16. Earlier the commission notified a draft and invited comments and suggestions from the stake holders. The details of the