CERC finalizes RE tariff for FY15
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its order on 15th May has finalised the Renewable Energy tariff for FY 14-15. The details of the tariff calculated for FY 14-15 can be found in table below. In the table above, it is clearly
APERC unveils wheeling, transmission & SLDC charges for FY15
The state regulator of AP has determined open access charges namely - wheeling, transmission and SLDC charges for 3rd control period (i.e. from FY15 to FY19). Wheeling Charges: The wheeling charges determined by APERC are different for all discoms. The wheeling charges
APERC determines tariff for biomass, bagasse power projects
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) through an order dated 16th May 2014, has determined the variable cost for existing Biomass, Bagasse, and Industrial waste based power projects in AP for the period 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2019. The
KERC hikes power tariff for FY15
Cost of buying electricity from DISCOMs has become costlier for the Commercial & Industrial consumers in the state of Karnataka. Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved a new tariff for supply of electricity in FY 2014-15. Average increase in
Gujarat bans sourcing power from other states
Gujarat government has recently banned its state distribution companies from buying power from other states. These discoms will now have to procure power from state power generators. Power procurement from state power generators means industries will now have to shell out
Maharashtra cuts power tariff by 20 percent
Govt. of Maharashtra, on Monday (20th Jan 2014) posted a perfect example of political interference in the functioning of an important sector. Following the footprints of the incumbent Govt. in Delhi, Maharashtra also has approved a 20 % cut in
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 -
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
Haryana RE Tariff for FY 2013-14
The electricity regulatory commission of Haryana - HERC in an order dated 20th Nov 2013 has declared tariff for all renewable energy projects to be commissioned in FY 2013-14. Following are the numbers for various projects - Solar PV (Crystalline) - Rs.
KERC determines the tariff for solar projects
KERC with an order dated 10th October 2013 determines the following tariff: Type of solar plant Approved tariff in Rs. Per unit Solar PV 8.40 Solar Thermal 10.92 Roof-top and small solar PV 9.56 Roof-top and small solar PV with 30% capital subsidy 7.20 It is applicable for solar power generators entering