Forum of Regulators discusses Issues of RRF
The 41st meeting of Forum of Regulators held on 27th June 2014 at Delhi. A presentation on the issue “Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources” was made by Mr. S.K. Soonee (CEO, POSOCO/NLDC). The mandatory requirement of Forecasting and Scheduling was also been emphasized by regulators present in the meeting.
The key insights related to RRF (Renewable Regulatory Fund) are highlighted below:
- Forum suggested that the RRF should be put in place to ensure grid discipline.
- MNRE stressed that when commercial mechanism is suspended, the reaming issues including stabilizing the RRF mechanism, should be taken up on priority.
- It was emphasized that besides Gujarat, installation of ABT meters has to be implemented in all other wind rich states before the commencement of RRF operations.
- Emphasis was laid on the need of flexible generation, Forecasting and Scheduling of variable Renewable Energy, and developing Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMC’s).
- The plan of developing Green Energy Corridors for strengthening RE evacuation and Grid stability was also discussed.
- It was shown that the change in wind generation is having a negligible effect on deviation from schedule.
It can be inferred from the insights of the meeting that the Regulators are keen to bring the RRF mechanism in force (to ensure gird security) but before that, the Regulators are keen on ensuring that all key hurdles are cleared. Also Regulators have shown their positive response towards Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources.
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Contributed by Dheeraj Babariya.