Important Order from CSERC on Metering
An important order was passed by Chattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC). Metering in the case of captive units has been an issue in claiming REC. While the CERC procedures are very clear about the requirements – need for a special energy meter and being grid-connected, the on-ground reality, as always, has been more complicated. If a co-located CPP were to install the required meter, will the SLDC read it?
The matter has been laid to rest in a recent order by CSERC, which requires the local DISCOM to install the required meter and for the Chattisgarh SLDC to read it on a regular basis to enable the petitioner to claim RECs.
The case is particularly interesting as the petitioner has common injection point from 3 turbines, only one out of which from a renewable source (biomass). Please see the order for more details.