TNERC proposes new RPO Targets for FY 15-16

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in its latest notification has proposed new RPO targets for the state. The proposed targets will be applicable during FY 15-16.

In the proposed draft notification the commission has proposed total RPO targets of 11%, out of which 10% is for non-solar and remaining 1% will be solar RPO percentage. A graph on the RPO targets given by the commission in its previous notifications is below:

The commission has also proposed that the RPO percentages defined for FY 11-12 by commission in its order dated 10th Aug 2011, should be applicable for the year 2012-13 and 2013-14 for the Distribution Licensee. The RPO targets for FY 11-12 were defined at total 9% out of which 0.05% was solar RPO and 8.95% was defined as non-solar RPO.

Apart from this the commission in the notification has mentioned that for the captive and open access Enforcement of Renewable Purchase Obligation is subject to outcome of the cases filed in the relevant judicial forums.

The commission has invited comments and suggestion from the interested stake holders on or before 25th May 2015.

The relevant draft notification can be read here.