Category Archives: Karnataka

BESCOM Proposes a Tariff Separation for Open Access Consumers Above 1 MW in Karnataka

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has proposed a separate tariff for >1 MW open access consumers, as it causes the non-recovery of fixed costs. BESCOM has requested for an increase in charges for consumers of 1 MW and above with … Continue reading →

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KERC Sets New Benchmark Tariff of Rs.4.36 (~$0.064)/kWh for Grid Connected Large-Scale Solar Projects for FY2017-18

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has set Rs.4.36 (~$0.064)/kWh as the benchmark tariff for grid-connected large-scale solar projects for financial year (FY) 2017-18. The new benchmark tariff will be applicable to all new grid-connected MW-scale solar PV projects entering … Continue reading →

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Historic Solar Prices till May 2017, now at Rs. 2.44 per KWh

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan
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Karnataka’s rooftop solar scam: 9 executive engineers suspended

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

 BENGALURU: Jolted by a rooftop solar power project scam, the Karnataka government on Wednesday ordered the suspension of nine executive engineers from three electricity supply companies for having executed fake power purchase agreements (PPAs).  Briefing reporters here, power minister D … Continue reading →

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Karnataka 920 MW SECI VGF Open Tender Results – June 2016

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Karnataka 920 MW SECI VGF Open Tender Bidders Name VGF Tariff MW Hero Solar Energy Pvt Ltd ₹68,00,000 4.43 200 J K Petroenergy Pvt Ltd ₹73,48,990 4.43 10 PCIL Pune ₹73,49,000 4.43 40 Solitaire Powertech Pvt Ltd ₹73,49,000 4.43 30 … Continue reading →

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Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Commissioned in 2015-16 as on 31/01/2016 Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16   Sr. No.     State/UT Total MNRE Projects MW   State Policy MW   RPO MW   REC Scheme MW Pvt. … Continue reading →

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Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects as on 31 Jan 2016

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Cumulative Commissioned as on 31-01-2016  Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects     Sr. No.     State/UT   Total MNRE Projects MW   State Policy MW     RPO MW   REC Scheme MW   Pvt. Initiative … Continue reading →

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MNRE brings back 30% subsidy for Solar Rooftops but excludes Commercial and Industrial establishments

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

In a surprising move, MNRE has brought back the 30% subsidy on Solar Rooftops but has excluded Industrial and Commercial Establishments. CFA Notice Grid Connected Rooftop Notice 19/11/2015 Subject: Installation  of  Grid  Connected          Solar  Rooftop  Power  Plants  – Central Financial … Continue reading →

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Determination of tariff for Grid Interactive Megawatt scale Solar Power Plants – KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

On the basis of the approved parameters, the Commission hereby approves the following tariff: Type of Solar Plant Approved Tariff in Rs/Unit Solar PV Power Plants 6.51 Solar Thermal Power Plants 10.85 This Order is signed and issued by Karnataka … Continue reading →

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Clarification on standard format of Power Purchase Agreements in respect of Solar Power Plants of 1-3 MW projects of land owners and Institutions – Karnataka 

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

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