Tamil Nadu announces (Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation settlement and Related Matters for Wind and Solar Generation) Regulations, 2019
Executive summary: The accuracy band is narrower compared to other states and compared to the Model FOR Regulations However, the per unit DSM charge is also lower compared to other regulations (in these aspects TN regulation is similar to that
Tamil Nadu announces final solar energy policy 2019
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency announced the final Tamil Nadu solar energy policy 2019. The policy intends to include solar energy in demand side management, energy conservation, energy efficiency, smart grids etc.the policy also talks about encouraging public-private partnerships, joint
Tamil Nadu Comprehensive Tariff Order on Wind Energy
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its fourth Comprehensive Tariff Order on Wind Energy on 30th March, 2016. The Commission’s last comprehensive tariff order was issued in 2012 for a control period for two years which was later extended
Analysis of changes in CSS and its impact on Open Access market
Cross-subsidy regime used as a tool to influence the open access market In this financial year (FY 2015-16), Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and MP suddenly raised cross-subsidy surcharge (CSS) applicable on industrial units significantly. In the case of AP and Telangana last
TNERC Hikes Power Tariff In the State
Cost of buying electricity from DISCOMs has become costlier for the Commercial & Industrial consumers in the state of Tamil Nadu. Considering the directives of the Hon’ble APTEL, the National Tariff Policy and in Exercise of the powers vested in
TNERC Proposes Tariff for Wind, Biomass & Bagasse Based Power
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) on 26th Sep 2014 has notified separate Consultative papers for determination of tariff’s for Wind, Biomass and Bagasse based power projects. Earlier TNERC extended the validity of tariff for the said three energy
TNERC Sets Aside the TN Solar Policy 2012
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has dismissed a petition filed by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) for the procurement of Solar Power through competitive bidding process. The commission notified the order on 15th Sep 2014. The summary of
TNERC announces new Solar Tariff
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order dated 12th September has determined tariff for solar power projects. The new tariff will be applicable to the solar projects commissioned in next one year. The order has come in force
TN Govt. Approaches Supreme Court against APTEL Order
Tamil Nadu Government has filed a petition in Supreme Court against the order of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) dated 21st January 2014. The order says that state government cannot specify solar power obligation (SPO) for special category of
TNERC Extends validity of RE Tariffs
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), through its orders on 25th July and 27th July 2014, has extended the validity of Preferential Tariffs for Wind, Baggase and Biomass based power plants. The commission in its order has conveyed that the commission