ApTel directs SERCs to comply with RPO regulations
The Appelate Tribunal (ApTel) gave its judgment in a petition filed by various association asking the Aptel to give directions to the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to comply with RPO regulations. The order is likely to make the routine carry
Analysis of Gujarat High Court judgment on co-generation and RPO
On 12th March, 2015, The Gujarat High Court gave its judgment in the case of Hindalco (Birla Copper), and others. This is a landmark judgment for two reasons: - It says that CPP and open access (OA) consumers are liable to
KERC (Karnataka) Revises Wind Tariff dated 10.10.2013
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory commission (KERC) has revised its wind tariff on 24th Feb 2015. The new tariff will replace the tariff calculated in KERC order dated 10th October 2013. The new tariff has been calculated at Rs. 4.50 per unit,
APTEL directs NLDC to issue RECs from COD
Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (APTEL) in its order dated 28.11.2014, has directed NLDC to issue Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from the date of commercial operation (COD). As per the recent CERC amendment dated 10.07.2013 to REC Regulation, which specifies that the
APTEL directs KERC to revise Wind Tariff in Karnataka
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has found calculation errors in the tariff defined by Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) for Wind generators, in its order dated 10.10.2013. In a hearing of petition filed Indian Wind Power Association & Indian Wind
REC Market anticipates strict directions from APTEL
India’s REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) Market is facing a huge backdrop as no strict guidelines are given by state regulators to ensure the compliance of Renewable Obligation defined under RPO Regulation 2010. In the recent REC trade session held on 24th
TNERC Sets Aside the TN Solar Policy 2012
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has dismissed a petition filed by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) for the procurement of Solar Power through competitive bidding process. The commission notified the order on 15th Sep 2014. The summary of
APTEL's Judgement on Solar Tariffs in Gujarat
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), had filed a petition before Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2013, asking for revision in Solar Tariffs determined by the commission in its order dated 29th January, 2010. The state commission, after hearing the
TN Govt. Approaches Supreme Court against APTEL Order
Tamil Nadu Government has filed a petition in Supreme Court against the order of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) dated 21st January 2014. The order says that state government cannot specify solar power obligation (SPO) for special category of
GERC Takes Strict Note on RPO Compliance
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory commission (GERC), has initiated the Suo-Motu proceedings to verify the RPO compliance by the distribution licensees of the state. The Petition has been notified on 11th August 2014, and comments and suggestion have been invited by 30th