Tag Archives: electricity regulatory commission

Uttarakhand comes up with innovative rooftop solar policy – Rs. 9.2 per KWhr injected into the grid is quite attractive

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

With power demand growing 10-15 percent annually, and the hydropower sector taking a beating in Uttarakhand, the government has come out with a new policy to harness solar energy using unutilised space on rooftops and wasteland around buildings. “Uttarakhand has … Continue reading →

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GERC rejects GUVNL’s petition seeking solar tariff cut – Brings respite to installed 670MW Solar Power Plant Developers

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Citing delay and non-jurisdiction, the state power regulator Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on Monday rejected state discom Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)’s petition seeking reduction in solar tariff. GUVNL had filed the petition with the state regulator last … Continue reading →

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APTEL sets aside TNERC order on increase in wheeling, transmission charges for Wind Developers

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  Wind power generators are allowed to supply any surplus electricity they have during windy months and take back power during non-windy months. In a move that would bring cheer to wind power generators in Tamil Nadu, the Appellate Tribunal … Continue reading →

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REC July 2013 Amendment brings only minor changes, a major disappointment for Renewable Energy Developers

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2013. Click here for the notification Click here for the Statement of Reason Below the Gist of the … Continue reading →

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TN’s power utility rated worst among 4 southern states – And thats saying something. Raising debt for the 690 MW allocated will be a tough job for developers.

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Tamil Nadu has the worst performing power utility among the four southern states. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) has been rated below average in both operations and financial performance among various power utilities in the country as … Continue reading →

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Gujarat wants cut in solar power tariff for existing Solar Plants

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

GUVNL says developers are making unjustified and windfall profits. The state government has approached the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) seeking a reduction in the solar power tariff, citing unwanted and windfall gains to the solar project developers. The Gujarat … Continue reading →

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Wind gets respite from increased T&W charges as Tribunal sets aside TNERC order on wheeling, transmission charges

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Wind power generators are allowed to supply any surplus electricity they have during windy months and take back power during non-windy months. In a move that would bring cheer to wind power generators in Tamil Nadu, the Appellate Tribunal for … Continue reading →

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Tamil Nadu has the last laugh with 690MW Solar Power Plants to be commissioned next march

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

New proposals increase solar project capacity to 690 MW Even about a month ago, it looked as if the State government’s Solar Energy Policy was able to attract only a modest number of project proposals with capacity of 260 MW. … Continue reading →

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Spinning mills’ body files case against TN solar policy

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Tamilnadu Spinning Mills’ Association has filed a petition with the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity asking the Tribunal to declare Tamil Nadu Government-imposed ‘solar purchase obligation’ null and void. (Above) Houses constructed under the Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House … Continue reading →

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Solar Energy Society takes Tangedco to court

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Solar Energy Society of India has filed a case against the Tamil Nadu’s State-owned electricity generation and distribution company, Tangedco, over the recently closed tender for the purchase of solar power. Tangedco recently floated a tender which called for … Continue reading →

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CERC revises Benchmark Capital Cost, PV to Rs. 8 Crs and Thermal to Rs. 12 Crs; has asked for comments / suggestions be made before the 23rd of November 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION – NEW DELHI Petition No. 242/SM//2012 (Suo‐motu) Date of Order: 25th October, 2012 In the matter of Determination of Benchmark Capital Cost Norm for Solar PV power projects and Solar Thermal power projects applicable during FY 2013‐14 ORDER … Continue reading →

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TANGEDCO wants banking of wind power abolished

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp comment: This is beginning to sound like the death knell for Wind in India. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO), which is the state electricity generation and distribution utility, on Friday made a plea before the Tamil … Continue reading →

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Biomass-based power producers seek regulators’ help to resolve issues

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: Oddly enough over the last few years the biomass industry has faced a number of issues sourcing agricultural waste from local farmers due to the nearsightedness of not tying up the supply chain using professional methods which has led to the current … Continue reading →

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