TN lifts ban on inter state open access
According to an article in Times of India (refer), Tamil Nadu has allowed consumers and generators in the state to procure and sell power from/to outside states. The directive comes in continuation to commitment given by Hon'ble CM of TN - that
Wind producers in TN favouring power forecasting & scheduling
As per an article in The Hindu, Tamil Nadu a leader in wind power generation (installed capacity of around 7200 MW) in the country has, off late, been disappointing its wind power producers. TN's state distribution company (TANGEDCO) has been
Tamil Nadu drafts RPO targets for FY15 & FY16
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) recently issued a draft order on RPO targets for FY15 & FY16. The following are the targets proposed by the commission: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Year Minimum quantum of total renewable purchase obligation in
ApTel sets aside Tamil Nadu Solar policy
As per reports, Tamil Nadu's ambitious solar policy, once assumed to be a game-changer for fostering solar power in the state, has been set aside by the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (ApTel). A capacity addition of 3000 MW was envisaged
Financial Restructuring plan for DISCOMs almost ready
The readiness of Financial Restructuring Plans (FRP) in some states is heralding good times ahead for present cash-strapped distribution companies. Distribution companies of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have proactively finalized the process and have already issued bond to lenders,
Load shedding; better option than buying power: DISCOMs
The country where power consumers are made to face long hours of power shortage (sometimes up-to 6 hours in some parts), seems to be having this shortage “artificially” created. Cash strapped distribution companies are resorting to power outages than buying
TN’s APPC for FY14
Hon’ble TNERC has increased APPC for FY 2013-14 to Rs.3.11/kWh from Rs.2.54/kWh last year. This represents a formidable hike of 22.45%. The tariff is effective from 01.04.2013. While the APPC has been revised to Rs 3.11, the tariff payable is restricted to 75% of the preferential tariff
Tamil Nadu announces it Solar Policy
After Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu also announced its Solar Policy last week . The policy aims to achieve an ambitious target of 3000 MW by 2015 in phased manner with capacity addition of 1500 MW from utility scale projects 350 MW
Wind industry in Tamil Nadu gets attractive after rise in APPC
The wind industry gets more attractive after the announcement of new Average Pooled Power Cost in Tamil Nadu.There has been 7.17 % hike over the previous APPC price of Rs 2.39 per unit. The new price from now onwards will
TNERC revises APPC for FY 2012-13
In a recent announcement by Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), the average pooled power cost has been increased by 7.7% to Rs.2.54 per unit for FY 2012-13. The previous APPC was Rs.2.37 per unit. The hike in APPC price