Karnataka extends Renewable Purchase Obligation timeline for Obligated Entities
In a recent announcement, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission gave an extension to the obligated entities under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) mechanism to fulfill their obligations. According to the order published on 13th May 2020, the obligated entities as
Karnataka announces APPC for FY 2018-19
Recently Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced the provisional Average Pooled Power Purchase Cost for FY 18-19. The revised APPC for FY 2018-19 is INR 3.64/unit with effect from 1st April 2018. The variation of INR 7 paisa/unit from last
KERC Proposes Amendment to RPO Regulation
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in a recent notification has proposed an amendment to its RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) regulation. The amendment will come into force from the date of its publication in the official gazette. The Proposed amendment defines
Analysis of changes in CSS and its impact on Open Access market
Cross-subsidy regime used as a tool to influence the open access market In this financial year (FY 2015-16), Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and MP suddenly raised cross-subsidy surcharge (CSS) applicable on industrial units significantly. In the case of AP and Telangana last
KERC Consultative Paper for Determination of Solar Tariff
Karnataka Regulatory Commission (KERC) In a notification dated 4th May 2015 has notified a discussion paper for the re-determination of Tariff for grid interactive megawatt scale solar power plants. The revised tariff to be determined will be applicable to the solar
KERC Revises APPC for FY 14-15 & Finalizes for FY 15-16
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its order dated 31.03.2015 has finalized the APPC applicable for FY 15-16 and has also revised the APPC applicable for FY 14-15. Previously the commission in its notification dated 30.06.2014 set the APPC rate
Solar Rooftop & Net Metering
In recent months many states have formulated ‘Net metering’ policies. These polices herald an exciting phase in the development of solar sector in the country as they will enable every household to become a power generator. In this article, we have
KERC Reduces Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC) to Zero
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its new order has reduced the Fuel Adjustment charge (FAC) to zero for all distribution companies (ESCOM’s) except MESCOM for the second quarter of the 2015 (i.e. Jan to March 2015). The commission in
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
KERC Proposes Tariff for Renewable Energy
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest notification has released the conductive paper (draft) for determination of RE tariff. The tariff proposed will be applicable to the projects commissioned during 01.01.2015 to 31.03.2018. The draft released is not applicable