RECs markets face uncertaininty due to lack of enforcement: Businessworld
We have highlighted the problem with enforcement regularly. A recent article in Businessworld brings the issue center-stage. Jayant Deo, former MD and CEO of the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) is quoted as saying: " [obligated] entities are getting away with non-compliance because
RPO targets to be met at minimal cost: FOR
In a recent Bloomberg article, the Forum of Regulators (FOR) said that the Renewable Power Purchase target can be easily achieved by DISCOMs at a minimal cost. The study of top electricity regulators says that there will be enough capacity
Tariff increases offer a ray of hope for Discom’s
Two recent articles highlight the changes taking place in Discom’s. The article in Business Standard mentioned that last year, some Disocm’s were able to raise tariffs to an extent that was not seen in the past. Tariff increase for FY11 States Tariff increase
MPERC rejects petition to reduce Solar RPO
In a recent petition filed by MP power trading Co.Ltd , Jabalpur requesting MPERC to waive the renewable purchase obligation targets for Solar energy for FY 2011-12 and FY 2012-13. The petitioner stated that no solar power plant has been
MP amends RPO regulation to include Co-gen as renewable energy
In our recent newsletter (Vol 19), we had mentioned the following: Madhya Pradesh recently proposed an amendment to its RPO regulations. The amendment proposes to substitute “Co-generation from Renewable Sources of electricity” with the word “Co-generation” in various sections of the
Punjab roll-forwards RPO to next year
PSPCL recently petitioned the Punjab Electricity Regulatory Commission to amend its RPO from 2.4% (including 0.03% solar) to 1.65%. This is inline with the extent of RPO achieved in the state (1.67% non-solar and 0.0075% solar). The reasoning behind the
REC Trading Report – December 2011
REC markets continue to grow, albeit more slowly than in the earlier months. Total treaded volume increased to approximately 120,000 (an increase of 14%), while price increased marginally to Rs 2,950/ REC (vs. Rs 2,900 last month; IEX prices). Prices
Andhra Pradesh Publishes Draft RPO Regulation
Andhra Pradesh published its draft RPO regulations. This is significantly delayed (AP was the only major state remaining to publish RPO; Delhi has a draft order, and West Bengal is essentially a non-participant - more on this later in the
Solar developers in search of light under REC scheme
After one year of completion of REC mechanism solar developers are still looking for some ray of light to benefit from the scheme. Only one solar project got accredited till date. The project is of Jain Irrigation, has a capacity
GEDA is Directed to Monitor RPO In Gujarat
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has directed the state nodal agency GEDA to the renewable power purchase obligation on regular basis and submit the report to the Commission quarterly basis. We believe this is an encouraging step, albeit a small