Joint ERC proposes amendment to RPO regulations
JERC; the joint electricity regulatory commission for the state of Goa and UTs has recently proposed a draft to its principal RPO regulations of 2010. The main highlight of the amendment is the declaration of RPO targets from FY14-FY22. The
Gujarat's first amendment to RPO regulations
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on 4th March 2014 amended its principal RPO regulations of 2010. In these regulations, Gujarat set its RPO targets post FY13. The RPO set are from FY14 to FY17. Gujarat announced 10% of energy procurement to
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
Govt mulling to introduce hydro tradable certificates
As per an article in Economic Times (refer), government is using an accelerated approach towards promotion of India's hydro power assets. A recent progress on this pertains to introduction of tradable hydro certificates (on the lines of RECs). Demand for
MERC waives solar RPO targets for Tata Power Company – Distribution
The electricity regulator of Maharashtra through an order dated 20th Dec’13 has extended some relief to Tata Power Company (TPC) - Distribution. MERC has relaxed the solar RPO targets as stipulated under relevant RPO regulations for three consecutive fiscals. TPC
Financial assistance for small hydro power projects
According to a recent release (Release no.101304) in press information bureau of India, the Hon'ble minister for new and renewable energy has produced in a written note to Lok Sabha, that financial assistance will be provided to states from GoI to
Pass RE cost to Industries says MSEDCL
Maharashtra state electricity distribution company limited (MSEDCL) has requested the Hon'ble MERC to consider passing on the cost due to renewable energy purchase to Industries of the state. As per MSEDCL, Industries in the state are responsible for pollution and
Renewable energy management centers to be established – CEA
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently unveiled a report on " Large Scale Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources - Way Forward". From the point of view of grid security and resource adequacy during operation, the CEA has realized, that forecasts
Haryana RE Tariff for FY 2013-14
The electricity regulatory commission of Haryana - HERC in an order dated 20th Nov 2013 has declared tariff for all renewable energy projects to be commissioned in FY 2013-14. Following are the numbers for various projects - Solar PV (Crystalline) - Rs.
Indian firms looking for sourcing more renewable energy
If the recent results of a survey conducted by Schneider Electric India are to be believed, then in the coming time it is expected that more company’s in India are emphasizing on greater renewable consumption. As per an article in Economic