NLDC Invites Comments for bi-monthly REC Trading Session
National Load Dispatch Centre has invited comments and suggestions, on the REC Procedure considering bi-monthly REC trading sessions, by 1st March 2016 to the Central Agency. The following modification has been proposed for the “Procedure for Redemption of REC’s”: All valid
REC Trade Results – January 2015
We are pleased to share the Result of REC trading for the month of JAN-15. Solar RECs - Overall market clearance remained low at PXIL in Solar whereas IEX reflected a good clearance ratio in Solar Market. Steep hike in demand
APTEL directs NLDC to issue RECs from COD
Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (APTEL) in its order dated 28.11.2014, has directed NLDC to issue Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from the date of commercial operation (COD). As per the recent CERC amendment dated 10.07.2013 to REC Regulation, which specifies that the
CERC notifies changes to REC procedures
CERC recently notified revised procedures for REC mechanism through an order dated 17th Feb 2014. Following are the changes: 1. REC registration applications a. Recommendation by SA for Registration of Project under REC Mechanism in the format prescribed to be furnished along
CERC reduces REC issuance fee payable to NLDC
In an order dated 05.02.2014. the apex electricity regulator CERC extended the existing fees and charges chargeable by the central agency (NLDC) for registration of REC projects till 31.03.2014. The decision was taken by CERC after scrutiny of audited accounts
RRF Mechanism close to be operationalized
The implementation of Renewable Regulatory Fund mechanism which was scheduled on 01.07.2013 has now been deferred by 15 days and hon’ble CERC in its order dated 09.07.2013 has come up with following implementation plan: RRF to be implemented effectively from 15.07.2013. Role
Rs.1.5 lakh crore loan recast for Discoms
In a recent article covered by The Times of India , it mentioned that the centre has agreed to provide loan to power distribution companies as their status at present is very low financially . In this restructuring exercise the
Renewable Energy Certificates needs market push
In an article of The Hindu Business Line the current scenario of the Renewable Energy Certificates market of the country and its upcoming challenges was highlighted. With an extra one-and-a-half paise added into accounts of people who put up renewable energy capacities such as windmills, biomass and solar plants is an attractive return, justifying their investments. However, for this to work, a key parallel activity is the development of a robust market for renewable energy certificates and here is where action is needed urgently now.
REC Mechanism Sees Low Issuance
July saw significant new capacity getting registered. Registered projects capacity increased from 406 MW last month to 623 MW. However, our analysis found that very little of that is seeing issuance as of now. Approximately 30,000 RECs were issued this month
REC Implementation Mechanism
Honourable Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has been very active all throughtout the year for the implementation of REC mechanism in India. The Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation were notified and thereafter had its first amendment also.