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
Union Budget FY 14-15 Highlights (Power Sector View Point)
Honorable Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitely presented the Union Budget on 10th July, for the financial year FY 14-15. The Finance Minister during his speech of the Union Budget has made some important announcements for the energy industry. In the Power and
Gujarat bans sourcing power from other states
Gujarat government has recently banned its state distribution companies from buying power from other states. These discoms will now have to procure power from state power generators. Power procurement from state power generators means industries will now have to shell out
Gujarat's first amendment to RPO regulations
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on 4th March 2014 amended its principal RPO regulations of 2010. In these regulations, Gujarat set its RPO targets post FY13. The RPO set are from FY14 to FY17. Gujarat announced 10% of energy procurement to
JNNSM Phase 2 Batch 1 bid results
We thank solar industry expert - Mr. Gopal Lal Somani, who has graciously provided his inputs and comments on the results of bidding process. The MNRE had authorized Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to implement NSM Phase 2 program. In
Gujarat DISCOMs approach CERC to seek REC benefits
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on behalf of DISCOMs , had approached Hon'ble CERC for certain amendments to REC regulations, enabling the former to claim solar RECs as "Eligible Entity" for excess procurement over & above the stipulated RPO
GERC waives RPO shortfall; second year of non-compliance
In a very disappointing order, the Gujarat State Electricity Commission (GERC) decided to waive off the shortfall in RPO for the year 2012-13. In a petition filed by the Discoms, they had asked for a waiver on the grounds that
GEDA is Directed to Monitor RPO In Gujarat
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has directed the state nodal agency GEDA to the renewable power purchase obligation on regular basis and submit the report to the Commission quarterly basis. We believe this is an encouraging step, albeit a small
Launching India's First Online RPO Calculator
We are pleased to present the online RPO calculator. Its a first of its kind tool in India (and possibly in the world!), and will help you plan and manage your RPO liability in a easy and effective manner. We developed