APTEL's verdict on inclusion of Banked Energy in accounting APPC
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in a judgment on 01st July 2014 has dismissed a petition filed by Himalaya Power Producers Association (Association of persons who are involved in the development and promotion of hydro power projects in Himachal Pradesh). The
REConnect Newsletter Volume 41 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol. 41 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory - market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Our analysis on the likelihood of RPO enforcement
REConnect Newsletter Volume 40 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 40 - our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. Key points covered in this newsletter are: 1) Two important announcements - Infuse Ventures - a
Captive power plant of Bokaro Steel Plant is co-gen : Jharkhand ERC
In an order dated 24th March 2014, state electricity regulator of Jharkhand (JSERC) is of the view that the captive power plant of Bokaro Steel Plant (a unit of Steel Authority of India) can be regarded as a co-generation plant.
Rajasthan proposes amendment to RPO regulations
Hon'ble Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has recently proposed an amendment to its principal RPO regulations. Comments have been invited by all stakeholders no later than 18th March 2014. Link to the proposal - http://rerc.rajasthan.gov.in/cnpl/PDFs/REC.pdf These changes, if incorporated into the RPO
REConnect Newsletter Volume 39 – OPEN ACCESS
We are pleased to present the 39th Volume of “OPEN ACCESS” - our monthly newsletter on REC Mechanism. The present volume covers analysis on following main topics: Detailed analysis of the bidding under JNNSM Phase 2 by solar industry export Shri Gopal Somani Various regulatory updates including review of revised procedures
REConnect Newsletter Volume 38 – OPEN ACCESS
We are pleased to present the 38th Volume of “OPEN ACCESS” - our monthly newsletter on REC Mechanism. The present volume covers analysis on following main topics: Details of landmark order from UERC for imposing penalty for non-compliance of RPO . Analysis of draft of CERC RE tariff order. Various regulatory updates
ApTel sets aside Tamil Nadu Solar policy
As per reports, Tamil Nadu's ambitious solar policy, once assumed to be a game-changer for fostering solar power in the state, has been set aside by the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (ApTel). A capacity addition of 3000 MW was envisaged
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 -
DISCOMs not to be fastened with purchase obligation from conventional co-gen plants : APTEL
A full bench of the tribunal on 2nd Dec’13, pronounced a landmark judgment on the issue of fastening of purchase obligation on DISCOMs, for power procurement from fossil-fuel based co-generation (co-gen) units. The petitioner (Lloyds Metal & Energy Ltd) had filed