MAJOR REFORMS EXPECTED IN THE ENERGY SECTOR, SAYS POWER MINISTER
In an article in Financial Express, the power minister, Mr RK Singh, declared that huge reforms are to be expected in the power sector in the near future. Few of such reforms mentioned were PPAs for all the electricity requirement being
SOLAR TARIFF HITS ANOTHER NEW LOW
Solar tariff has hit another low in the auction held for the solar park in Rajasthan's Bhadla. The top slot was won by ACME, a domestic company for Rs 2.44 a unit for 200 MW. SoftBank Energy closely followed at
SOLAR TARIFF PRICES HIT A NEW LOW:
The solar tariff prices have hit a new low of Rs 3.15 per unit in an auction on Wednesday . The previous low in tariff was Rs 3.30 per unit in an auction which took place in the month of
Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in consultation with various stakeholders including the Industry and States had come up with the Draft Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects in the month of March this year. After 4
KERC Determines tariffs and other norms for Solar Rooftop and Small Photovoltaic Power Plants
This Order is applicable to all new grid connected solar rooftop and small solar photo voltaic power plants, entering into Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and commissioned on or after 2nd May, 2016 and up to 31st March, 2018. Sharing of Clean
Draft Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in consultation with various stakeholders including the Industry and States recently came up with the Draft Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects with an objective to promote optimum utilization of wind
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
KERC Determines tariff for Grid Interactive Megawatt scale Solar Power Plants
The Commission, in its Order dated 1st January, 2015 on BESCOM’s Review Petition noted that there was substantial reduction in the capital cost of grid connected solar power plants. Therefore, it examined the need to curtail the present control period and
Maharashtra (MSEDCL) Wind Energy Policy, 2014
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has come up with its wind energy policy in consultation with the MEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency) in order to promote the wind energy generation in the state. The policy was notified on
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