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
Wind & Solar Forecasting & Scheduling Regulations 2015
To overcome the difficulties related with managing the infirm wind and solar power, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission introduced the provisions for wind/solar power forecasting under the Indian Electricity Grid Code in May 2010. The mechanism was promoted as the
Rajasthan Draft Open Access Regulation 2015
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in a latest Notification has proposed new Open Access Regulation. The regulations will come into force on the date of their publication in the official gazette. However the open access under these regulations shall
MNRE Notifies Guidelines for Development of Solar Parks
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recently notified the guidelines for the development of solar parks in the country. Previously in December 2014, the ministry had finalized scheme for the development of Solar Parks, targeting a capacity
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
REC Trade Results May 2015 – A Significant jump after Supreme Court judgment
We are pleased to share the Result of REC trading for the month of April-15. In May’s trading session, 256,579 Non Solar and 83,189 Solar REC’s were traded through Power Exchange (a total of 339,768 REC’s), which was more than 4
TSERC New CSS for FY 2015-16
Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has calculated the Cross subsidy surcharge to be applicable during FY 15-16. The new CSS will be applicable only for the state of telangana. There was no CSS applicable in telangana till last FY. The new CSS applicable,
MAKING THE MOST OF MENTORS: GUIDE FOR MENTEES
Effective mentoring is arguably one of the most crucial determinants of success for a startup. We connected with Vishal Pandya from ReConnect and conversed with him on the role of mentors and how they’ve helped to shape REConnect. Vishal, an electrical engineer by profession
KERC Reduces Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC) to Zero
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its new order has reduced the Fuel Adjustment charge (FAC) to zero for all distribution companies (ESCOM’s) except MESCOM for the second quarter of the 2015 (i.e. Jan to March 2015). The commission in
Odisha Proposes Draft for RPO Regulation, 2014
Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on 5th December 2014 has notified draft for RPO Regulation 2014. The regulation has been named as Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources and its Compliance Regulations, 2014. The targets proposed by OERC for procuring minimum