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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 →

Posted in Commercial, Grid Connected, India, Karnataka, PV, Renewables, Solar | Tagged BESCOM, High Tension, HT2A, HT2B, HT2C, Karnataka, KERC, Open Access, Solar, Solar PV | Leave a comment

Exemption of Electricity Duty to Open Access consumers who are exempted to pay Electricity Duty. MSEDCL

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

MAHAVITARAN Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. Prakashgad, Plot No.G-9, Sandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051 (P) 26474753, (0) 26474211126472131, Fax- 26472366, E-Mail;-cecomm@mahadiscom.in To, P-Com/Accts/EDI DEC 2016] All superintending Engineers ‘ O&M … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross Subsidy Surcharge, DISCOM, India, Maharashtra, MSEDCL | Tagged Electricity, Electricity Duty, Government of Maharashtra, Open Access, Renewables, Solar, solar energy, Solar Power, Solar rooftops | Leave a comment

AP boosts Solar Power by applying Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) on all other sources including Renewables

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

AP has made Solar Power the preferred Open Access medium of choice by applying huge CSS on all other types of generation including wind, this is a validation of the need for Solar Power. Cross Subsidy Surcharge for FY2015-16* … Continue reading →

Posted in Andhra Pradesh, Climate Change, Cross Subsidy Surcharge, DISCOM, India, Net Metering, Power Generation, PV, Renewables, Solar, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Cross Subsidy, Cross Subsidy Surcharge, CSS, domestic consumers, Eastern power Distribution Company of A.P. Ltd, EPDCL, Industrial, Open Access, Solar Power, Southern Power Distribution Company of A.P. Ltd., SPDCL, Surcharge | Leave a comment

Cabinet approves Electricity Bill Amendment including Mega Solar

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Cabinet has cleared amendments to the Electricity Act to bring in more reforms and increase competition. It also approved an ambitious 20,000 megawatts (MW) solar power proposal, which the government says will help India become a global leader in … Continue reading →

Posted in Coal, DISCOM, Government, Grid Connected, India, News, Power Generation, Solar, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged Discoms, electricity act, Electricity Act 2003, Grid Transmission, India, Open Access, Photovoltaic, power plants, Power Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar Generation, Solar Power, Solar PV, The Cabinet | Leave a comment

Gujarat imposes ban on power sourcing from other states

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government has banned state-based companies from sourcing electricity from other states, a move that will compel them to buy costlier power from government-run utilities. The decision, ahead of the general elections beginning next month, will affect companies … Continue reading →

Posted in DISCOM, Grid Connected, Gujarat, Power Generation, Renewables, Solar, Transmission and Distribution, Wind | Tagged Distribution, Electricity, Gujarat, Hindalco, Insurability, Larsen & Toubro, Narendra Modi, net worth, Nirma, Open Access, Petronet LNG, Reliance Industries, sun pharma, United Phosphorus | Leave a comment

REC suggestions jointly submitted by Solar Energy Association of Gujarat and Natural Group

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

REC modification suggestions were jointly submitted by Solar Energy Association of Gujarat and Natural Group to ensure the future of Solar in India. These suggestions will also be discussed by Shri Pranav Gupta and Ritesh Pothan on the panel chaired by CERC … Continue reading →

Posted in PV, Renewable Energy Certificates, Renewable Purchase Obligation, Solar, Solar Policy | Tagged central electricity regulatory commission, global warming and climate change, India, kilowatt hour, new Delhi, Open Access, pranav gupta, Pranav Mehta, REC, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Certificate System, Renewable Energy Certificates, Ritesh Pothan, RPO | 2 Comments

MSEDCL removes Cross Subsidy discount for Renewable Energy in Maharashtra

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: In a blow to open access in electricity for Maharashtra, MSEDCL has now implemented the highest tariffs for commercial consumers. Applicable CSS for Open Access (OA) Consumers of MSEDCL effective from 21st February 2013 :- A. CSS for HT … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, CSP, DISCOM, Maharashtra, PV, Renewables, Solar, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged Commission, Consumer, Electricity Act 2003, Maharashtra, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, MSEDCL, Open Access, Tariff | 1 Comment

Metering Protocol for Captive Solar Plants in Andhra Pradesh for REC

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy-2012 to encourage large scale solar power generation in the State vide G.O.Ms.No.39, dated 26.09.2012 & G.O.Ms. No. 44, dated 16.11.2012. As such, APTRANSCO / APDISCOMs have proposed to … Continue reading →