Impact of climate change on wind energy generation
While clean energy development goals in themselves are climate change / GHG mitigation steps, the clean energy production itself is facing challenges on the account of climate change. And such challenges are only expected to increase in times ahead. An article
ET: Startups take to providing forecasting and energy management solutions
With energy management assuming a vital role across sectors, startups such as Ecolibrium Energy, LoudCell and REConnect are providing forecasting and energy management solutions to large and medium-scale manufacturing and retail companies in India. These startups are able to improve
REC Trade Report – November 2013
Non-solar RECs: November 2013 REC trading witnessed an increase in volumes. The spike in demand is a sign that RPO enforcement is taking its gradual effect and some states are ensuring buyers participation, thereby keeping the market upbeat. For non-solar RECs, the
Changes to Electricity Act Proposed
The Ministry of Power (MOP) recently made public a document that proposes various changes to the Electricity Act, 2003 (EA). The below article provides a quick summary of the proposed changes: The current role of the Distribution Licensee has been broken up into
REC Trading Report – October 2013
Non-Solar RECs Overall, Non-solar demand increased more than three-fold compared to last month (150,640 vs 49,831 in September 2013). As a result, clearing ratios on both exchanges improved. The uptick in demand is likely a factor of timing (most compliance takes places in
REC Trading Report – April 2013
Non Solar RECs As April is the first month of the compliance year FY 13-14 a low demand situation was expected in this month’s trading session. Out of 18.9 lakh RECs which were put for sale only 44,459 RECs were purchased
First amendment to Chhattisgarh’s REC RPO regulations
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) recently brought an amendment to their RPO –REC regulations . The amendment mainly highlights the issue raised by obligated entities where there is an excess purchase of renewable energy/renewable energy certificates. They have requested
Punjab releases NRSE Policy 2012
Punjab released their renewable energy policy ‘New and Renewable Sources of Energy (NRSE) Policy – 2012’ on 26th December, 2012 with an objective to develop and promote new and renewable sources of energy
REC Trading Report – February 2013
Non-solar RECs Demand decreased to 153,000 RECs (down 21% from Jan 2013) this trading session. The compliance period for this financial year will end in March 2013, leaving only one more trading session to go. Given that, the overall demand remains
REC Trading Report – December 2012
Non-solar RECs Volume increased significantly from the lows of November. Total traded volume was 273,644 in December (up from 132,352 in November; 108% increase). Supply continued to increase. Total sell bids exceeded 14.5 lakh RECs (up 18% from last month). The demand-supply