KERC: No CSS, Wheeling and Banking charges for Solar power generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its order dated 18th August has exempted Solar Power generators from Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS), Wheeling and Banking charges. On the basis of the comments received by the commission on the discussion paper released by
REConnect Newsletter Volume 43 – OPEN ACCESS
Dear Reader, We are pleased to present Open Access Vol 43 – our monthly newsletter covering RECs and regulatory and market developments in the renewable energy space. The main article covers: The government announced the re-introduction of Accelerated Deprecaition for wind projects. This
Karnataka: Approved Tariff for Biomass Projects
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) through an order on 10th July 2014, has determined tariff for Air Cooled Condenser based Biomass Projects. The order has come in response of a petition filed by M/s Haveri Bio Energy Pvt. Ltd. A hearing
KERC Amends Open Access-W&B Charges for RE Generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), through its order on 04th July 2014, has amended the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulation, 2014 and has computed the wheeling and Banking charges for Renewable energy generators. The commission issued a discussion
KERC hikes power tariff for FY15
Cost of buying electricity from DISCOMs has become costlier for the Commercial & Industrial consumers in the state of Karnataka. Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved a new tariff for supply of electricity in FY 2014-15. Average increase in
Karnataka APPC for FY 2014-15
Karnataka electricity regulatory commission (KERC) has finalized the average pooled purchase cost (APPC) for FY 2013-14. The finalized APPC of FY14 is Rs. 3.14 per unit, on the basis of audited accounts data furnished by ESCOMs, which is up by
KERC determines the tariff for solar projects
KERC with an order dated 10th October 2013 determines the following tariff: Type of solar plant Approved tariff in Rs. Per unit Solar PV 8.40 Solar Thermal 10.92 Roof-top and small solar PV 9.56 Roof-top and small solar PV with 30% capital subsidy 7.20 It is applicable for solar power generators entering
KERC order on Wheeling and Banking charges for RE generators
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission through an order dated 9th Oct 2013 has decided to extend the validity of order (dt – 11.07.2008) till end of current financial year, which was previously mandated to be valid only till 10th July 2013. The key points in
India drafts Offshore wind energy policy
India recently unveiled a draft policy, for offshore wind energy development in the nation. Offshore wind farms are preferred because of the non-availability of land in densely populated coastal areas with high wind potential. The added efficiency of offshore wind power
Power Bills to shoot up in Kerala, Karnataka and HP
After a recent power tariff hike by the states of Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, it was now time for ERCs of Kerala, Karnataka and HP to come to the rescue of their respective DISCOMs. Time has come when poor