Tripura SERC Proposes New RPO Targets

The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) in its recent notification has proposed new targets for Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). The commission in its notification dated 18th July 2014 also proposed draft for RPO targets.

The summary of the new targets proposed is given below:

The graphs below shows the RPO targets being proposed and finalized by the commission in its previous orders and the comparison of RPO targets with the targets defined under national tariff policy:

The TERC in its new proposed targets has significantly increased the RPO targets and are almost in line with the targets defined under National Tariff Policy.

The commission has proposed significantly higher targets for FY 15-16 onwards, but it is to be seen how RPO is enforced in the state.

The order can be accessed here.