Rajasthan Proposes Wind Tariff for FY 2016-17
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently proposed the new tariff for wind energy sources, which will be applicable for the projects commissioned during FY 16-17. The tariff will be applicable for 25 years. The details of the tariff proposed
Analysis of CERC’s 4th Amendment to REC Regulations
CERC published the 4th Amendment to REC regulations in end-March. These regulations will have a significant impact on the RECs markets going forward, as a large portion of the existing capacity under the mechanism will become in-eligible for RECs. In summary,
CERC determines Benchmark Capital Cost Norm for Solar PV and Solar Thermal power projects applicable during FY 2016-17
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission vide its final order on 23rd March, 2016 determined the Benchmark Capital Cost Norm for Solar PV and for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects for 2016-17. In case of determining the capital cost for Solar
CERC (Terms and Conditions for Exchange of ESCerts) Regulations, 2016xchange of ESCerts) Regulations, 2016
Background An important part of the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) mechanism for Energy Efficiency is the ‘trading’ aspect. PAT Cycle I was completed last year and the next logical step in the process is the trading of Energy Saving Certificates
HPERC Declares APPC for 2015-16
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently came up with its order on the Average Pooled Power Purchase Cost (APPC) for the financial year 2015-16. The definition of APPC followed by HPERC is in line with the CERC definition and
Analysis of Model Regulations on Forecasting and Scheduling of Wind and Solar Generating Stations at State Level
As you may be aware, CERC had notified forecasting and scheduling (F&S) regulation for inter-state sale of power a few months back. Now, with the intent of having compatible regulations, the Forum Of Regulators (FOR) has come up with model
OERC Draft DSM Regulations 2015
In order to maintain grid discipline and grid security as envisaged under the Indian Electricity Grid Code and Orissa Grid Code, Orissa released its first draft Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations on 23rd September 2015. The Regulations are applicable to: All Generating Stations
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
Analysis of the 5th Amendment to REC Regulations
Background: Recently, CERC proposed the 5th amendment to REC regulations. The gist of proposed changes is: Captive generators and portion of power for self-consumption will no longer be eligible for RECs If an open access (OA) project avails concessional wheeling, banking or cross-subsidy
CERC Finalizes RE Tariff for FY 15-16
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finalized the Tariff for Renewable sources of Energy. In its order dated 31st March 2014, it has calculated the RE tariff and the benchmark capital cost for solar energy projects following its draft