MPERC refuses expemtion of Solar RPO
Recently MPERC held in an order that there will not be any relaxation and revision in fulfillment of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets from solar energy sources for FY 2011-12 and 2012-13. The order is in response to the petition
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
Delhi announces its final RPO regulation
The most awaited RPO regulations was finally announced by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) for the capital region. Like RPO regulations of other states, DERC also came out with a similar one. The RPO regulation is applicable to: Distribution Licensee(s) operating in
Andhra Pradesh announces its Solar Policy
The government of Andhra Pradesh recently announced its State Solar Policy. The policy seems to be very attractive and will bring more solar developers into the state. The policy does not announce any feed in tariff or competitive bidding
REC Trading Report – September 2012
Non-solar RECs Prices remained at floor price this month as supply has remained far in excess of demand. The over-supply situation has persisted for the last few months – this month 7.11 lakh RECs were bid for sale (up 13% from
REC Trading Report – August 2012
Prices crashed to Rs 1,500 on IEX and Rs 1,555 on PXIL; a fall of 25% and 29% respectively over last month. This price fall was driven by a significant over-supply situation – close to 6.27 lakh RECs (33% increase
REC trade picks up speed
In yesterday's article of the Hindustan Times , Rupa Devi Singh,Managing Director of PXIL said that the REC market is expected to grow to Rs.100 crore by the end of 2012. Currently the market size per month is around
REC Trading Report – July 2012
Demand fell off the cliff this month, mainly driven by enforcement concerns and expectations of price fall in the future (due to increasing supply). Aggregate demand reduced to 161,000 RECs from 350,000 last month (-54%). On the other hand, supply
REC Trading Report – June 2012
REC trading for June was conducted today (June 27, 2012). Compared to last month, there were a few surprises: Supply exceeded demand for Non-Solar RECs for the first time since start of trading Demand for Solar RECs grew significantly Detailed analysis of Non-solar
REC Trading Report – May 2012
Solar RECs were traded for the very first time in India in the May trading session. REConnect sold Solar RECs issued to M&B Switchgear Ltd (a company that operates a 2MW solar plant in MP). The market clearing prices on