Review of REC Trading-October 2011
The highlight of this trading session was the increase in volumes (95,504 RECs sold versus 46,362 last month) and price (Rs 2710/ REC*). The increase in cleared volume of 106% is significant, particularly as increase in volume offered for sale increased
Maharashtra Not to Allow Banking of Power to Renewable Generators
In another step back on the Open Access issue in Maharashtra, MSEDCL recently rolled back the banking provision for renewable energy generators opting for open access in the state. A recent circular released by MSEDCL has proposed new rules for banking
Power Exchanges Raise REC Trading Charges
IEX and PXIL have raised trading charges across most categories of power trading products. However, REC trading charges have only been revised by IEX. REC trading charges at IEX are now Rs 20/REC (up from Rs 10/REC). At PXIL, charges remain
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.
Review of REC Trading-September 2011
Trade session this month again brought a pleasant surprise for sellers with REC prices rising to Rs.2300/REC about 30% w.r.t last month.As the second quarter ended, buyers might have tried to secure RECs and limit their liabilities against future price
REC Trading Update – August 2011
In August's REC trade, both prices and demand volume increased significantly from last month. REC demand last month was about 96,000, while it almost doubled to over 183,000 in August. This is perhaps the most significant indicator for the REC markets,
CERC Declares New REC Floor and Forbearance Price for FY 2012-2017
Honorable Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has declared new floor and forbearance price for REC (Solar and Non Solar) for the control period of FY 2012-2017 (the order is available here). The Commission has considered the comments of the stakeholders
REC Trading Date for August and October 2011 Amended
Since the last Wednesday, the usual day for RECs trading, in August and October is a holiday, CERC has clarified that trading will take place on the next working day. The order can be found here.
TNERC's Regulation on REC/RPO
Honorable Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) declared its much awaited RPO/REC amendment regulation. Following are the key highlights of the regulation: RPO Reduced from 14% to 9% (8.95 Non-Solar + 0.05% Solar) for FY 2011-12 Eligibility Criteria for RE CPP as per
Green power producers find dealing with RECs unviable in Karnataka.
An article regarding Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission's guidelines which is not in sync with those of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) was highlighted in The Hindu Business Line. The KERC guidelines are also not clear in specifying eligibility criteria. “They do specify intra/inter state open access eligibility criteria for the Renewable Energy (RE) Generator when it sells RE power to a consumer,” says Mr. Santosh Kamat, Co-founder of Auromira Energy, a company that produces electricity from renewable sources. RE producers see a mismatch between the KERC guidelines and those given by the CERC. With regard to eligibility of captive generators for RECs, while the CERC says that captive generators who avail themselves of other benefits such as preferential tariff are not eligible, the KERC guidelines say that such parties are eligible, says Mr Vishal Pandya of REConnect Energy Solutions, a company which provides services in RECs, energy efficiency and electricity portfolio management.