Tag Archives: Renewable Energy Certificates

Rebooting Renewable Energy Certificates for a Balanced Energy Transition in India

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Now.Solar

CEEW Centre for Energy Finance The CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) is an initiative of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), one of Asia’s leading think tanks.CEEW-CEF acts as a non-partisan market observer and driver that monitors, … Continue reading →

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Presentation at SuryaCon Oct 4th 2016, The Westin, Koregaon Park.

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Click Here for the Natural Group_Presentation at SuryaCon-pune-2016 To Summarize The Future of Solar in India depends on Energy Storage Distributed Local Generation Base Load Replacement Solutions Solar Irrigation Improved Grid Efficiency Household Generation Grid Independence

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(REC) Renewable energy certificates, battling declining demand, could be scrapped

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Renewable energy certificates, battling declining demand, could be scrapped, officials said. The industry, however, sees a turnaround by 2017-18 and does not want the certificates to meet the fate of carbon credits The market for these certificates, launched in 2010, … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Transmission Open Access) Regulations, 2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Transmission Open Access) Regulations, 2016 MERC (Net Metering for Roof-top Solar PV Systems) Regulations, 2015 MERC Distribution Open Access Regulations 2016 MERC Transmission Open Access Regulations,2016 Gazette Notification Dated 30 March, 2016 Statement of Reasons

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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following regulations to amend the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010 CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION NEW DELHI  Dated: 28th March, 2016   NOTIFICATION No. L-1/12/2010-CERC: In exercise of powers conferred under Section 178 of the Electricity … Continue reading →

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Solar tariff trend in India from 2010-2016

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Trend of Solar Tariff Previous bid results     Year Capacity on Offer (MW)   Highest Bid (Rs./KWh)   Lowest (Rs./KWh)   Weighted Avg. Price (Rs./KWh) NSM Batch 1 Dec’10 150 12.76 10.95 12.16 NSM Batch2 Dec’11 350 9.39 7.49 … 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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Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2015

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION NEW DELHI Dated: 26th June, 2015 DRAFT NOTIFICATION No. L-1/12/2010-CERC: In exercise of powers conferred under Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and … Continue reading →

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PSERC regulations for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) Systems based on Net Metering

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission Notification The 7th May, 2015 No.PSERC/Secy./Regu. 101 – In exercise of powers conferred under Section 181 read with Section 61 and 86(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003) and all other powers … Continue reading →

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Central Government notifies the Tariff policy in continuation of the National Electricity Policy (NEP)

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Key highlights related to Renewables 1. No Inter-state transmission charges 2. Generating company proposing to establish a coal/lignite based thermal generating station after a specified date shall be required to establish a renewable energy generating station of at least 10% … Continue reading →

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Telangana issues RFS for procuring 2000 MW Through Solar Power Plants

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Request for Selection (RFS) document for selection of Solar PV developers in the State of Telangana for procuring 2000 MW through tariff based competitive bidding process RFS (Bid) No. TSSPDCL/01/LTSPP/2015 dated 01 April 2015 Group 1 Bids Bidders injecting into … Continue reading →

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Revised Draft Guidelines for Implementation of Scheme for setting up of 2000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under JNNSM, Batch-III “State Specific VGF Scheme”

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Revised Draft Guidelines for Implementation of Scheme for setting up of 2000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under JNNSM, Batch-III “State Specific VGF Scheme” Phase-II, Batch-III: State Specific VGF Scheme The Solar Projects of 2000 MW Capacity under the … Continue reading →

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Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II Tranche-I State Specific Scheme

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II Tranche-I State Specific Scheme Government of India  Ministry of New and Renewable Energy – October 2014 The 1000 MW Bundling Scheme introduced under NSM Phase-I has been … Continue reading →

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Government aims to add 10,000 MW per year to lift wind energy sector

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: Another ill conceived move to pacify wind industry lobbyists which will impact the growth of Solar in the country for a poor source of energy. The government plans to rapidly accelerate wind energy generation, adding an ambitious 10,000 MW every year, or … Continue reading →

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APTEL drops Tamil Nadu’s solar rider

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: Another large nail in the coffin for Solar in India. Business interests taking pre-eminence over actual solutions. Wind power is no guarantee of power and TN will continue to suffer power cuts those months of the year that wind … Continue reading →

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India’s solar growing pains – Solar Industry WishList for 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Significant action is needed to ensure 2014 does not herald another disappointing year for India’s solar sector. Read my complete article at http://www.pv-tech.org/guest_blog/indias_solar_growing_pains1

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Reliance Power, Lanco and others, are seeking higher CSP tariffs saying that the data on solar radiation DNI provided by the government was faulty

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar power plants of Reliance Power, Lanco and others, are seeking higher tariffs saying that the data on solar radiation provided by the government was faulty which has led to lower generation. Several companies have filed petitions before the central … Continue reading →

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GUVNL, Gujarat Discoms want to avail RECs For Solar Power Purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers…

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Gujarat Discoms have filed an petition with CERC to grant Renewable Energy Certificates for the amount of solar power purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers in excess of the Renewable Purchase Obligations; however the CERC has … Continue reading →

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Netmetering, LT Connectivity and Renewable Energy Certificate for Tamil Nadu Solar by TNERC – Comments Invited by 15-08-2013

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

In the Commission’s Order on “Issues related to Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012” dated 07.03.2013, TANGEDCO was directed to furnish detailed procedures covering the following issues related to Net metering , LT connectivity and Renewable Energy Certificates for the … 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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Why are we surprised that only 25% Solar RECs sold and that too at floor price!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: If you are indeed surprised, then a must read would be my article of May 2011 which predicted the very same scenario we have seen unfolding over the past years. Click Here for the full article India Solar Credits … Continue reading →

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Find out what its going to take to make Solar Power in India a success both on grid and off

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (Solar RECs) – Today and the way ahead for Solar Power was the title of my presentation at InfralineEnergy’s 2nd Annual Conference on Solar Power – Future Possibilities held on May 28, 2013 at The Lalit, New … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Solar RPO and REC Framework by MNRE – March 2013, everything you wanted to know about RPO and REC in detail

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Among the various renewable energy resources, solar energy potential is the highest in the country. In most parts of India, clear sunny weather is experienced 250 to 300 days a year. The annual radiation varies from 1600 to 2200 kWh/m2, … Continue reading →

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TN biomass producers want electricity duty abolished, as high fuel prices are eating into revenues

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  The Tamil Nadu Biomass Power Producers’ Association has been promised help by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board(TNEB). In a meeting called by the TNEB last week members of the Association made a strong plea, among others, for the abolition … Continue reading →

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M.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission – Approach paper on Fixation of norms for determination of tariff for procurement of power from Wind Electric Generators

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

MP ERC looking for suggestions on tariff setting for the next control period Earlier, the Commission had issued a tariff order for procurement of power from wind electric generators on 11.6.2004. The control period was ended on 31.3.07. Thereafter, the … Continue reading →

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Suggestions / Recommendations for CERC Hearing on the 15th of January 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

By Ritesh Pothan CERC, the governing body for electricity in India had instituted the REC mechanism for the balancing and motivation of renewable energy systems in India which is now facing a crisis due to the reluctance of DISCOMS to … Continue reading →

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Tata Power, RInfra defer RPO targets to the next year saying no RECs available

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Private utilities Tata Power and Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) have blamed inordinate delays in commissioning of solar projects for their failure to meet the solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets for the last two completed fiscals. The companies, in separate representations, informed the sectoral regulator MERC in October they could not … Continue reading →

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Hearing to extend REC validity on the 15th of January 2013, be there to make sure that your REC’s life and subsequent sale is assured

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION NEW DELHI Petition No 266/SM/2012 Date of Order: 19/12/2012 Coram: Dr. Pramod Deo, Chairperson Shri S. Jayaraman Shri V.S. Verma, Member Shri M. Deena Dayalan, Member Date of Order : 19.12.2012 In the matter of: Extension … Continue reading →

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JNNSM: Detailed Presentation on progress up to November 2012

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The JNNSM Solar Policy created history of sorts in dropping PV tariffs to the lowest levels of its times. This complete presentation by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd highlights the timelines, technologies, delays and provides interesting information that’s guaranteed to be of use … Continue reading →

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A Step Back in Time: REPORT ON BARRIERS FOR SOLAR POWER DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA by the World Bank – 2010

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The World Bank released this report in 2010 citing the various barriers to Solar in India and now would be a good time to see whether they were on the money. The full report The World Bank-Barriers for Solar Power Development … Continue reading →

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Amendments to Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

A. Para 4(a) In Para 4 (a) “States other than AP State” in the heading and content shall be read as “within the State.” In addition, the following sentence will be added: “They will qualify for REC subject to applicable … Continue reading →

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Look like no one’s buying RECs this September

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Non-solar RECs Prices remained at floor price this month as supply has remained far in excess of demand. The over-supply situation has persisted for the last few months – this month 7.11 lakh RECs were bid for sale (up 13% … Continue reading →

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Request for Proposal for Setting up Solar Power projects in Madhya Pradesh Under Category II and III of the Policy for implementation of Solar Power Projects in Madhya Pradesh – 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS (Setting up Solar Power Projects under REC or Third Party sale or captive us category as specified under Category II and III of the … Continue reading →

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Hindustan Zinc, Ambuja Ordered to Pay Clean-Energy Fines using Renewable Energy Certificates

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for Judgement of Rajasthan High Court on RPO REC An Indian court ordered companies including units of billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources Plc (VED) and Switzerland’s Holcim Ltd. (HOLN) to pay penalties for failing to meet clean-energy obligations at power plants they operate. Two … Continue reading →

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Solar Capacity requirement for Captive Compliance Requirement

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Company Name Captive Power Capacity (MW) Solar Capacity Required  for solar RPO compliance (MW) in 2012-13 J.K. Lakshmi Cement Ltd. 93.00 3.00 Indian Petrochemical Company Ltd. 257.00 3.40 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. 189.00 4.00 Wardha Power Company Ltd. 405.00 … Continue reading →

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JNNSM: Phase 1 Batch 1, project status and tariff reduction numbers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Scheme Projects allotted Projects Commissioned Weighted Average bid tariff % Reduction in tariff No. MW No. MW Large PV projects through NVVN 30 150 26 130 12.16 Rs. / Unit 32 % 2 Projects Cancelled Migration Scheme SPV 13 … Continue reading →

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State Solar RPO Compliance – MNRE

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan
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Current status of JNNSM Phase-I – IREDA

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Scheme / Technology Projects allotted (no.) Capacity (MW) Projects commissioned (no.) Capacity (MW) Batch I Large scale PV 28* 140.00 25 125.00 Migration scheme (PV) 13 54.00 11 48.00 Migration Scheme (Thermal) 3 30.00 1** 2.50 RPSSGP 78 98.05 65 … Continue reading →

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Gujarat planning world’s largest solar power plant with funding from IFC

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

With renewable energy the in thing nowadays, the state government is exploring the possibility of setting up a 1,000 MW solar power project. The government has initiated talks with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank arm, seeking its support … Continue reading →

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REC entering dangerous territory with demand half that of availability

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The REC availability is now almost twice the monthly demand which could result in a cashflow issue for generators Month, Year Opening Balance REC Issued REC Redeemed Closing Balance Aug, 2011 36480 31813 25096 43197 Sep, 2011 43197 74612 46362 … Continue reading →

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Off-grid subsidy details for Solar PV

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

For all those who are looking to deploy Solar in residential and commercial areas, here is the breakup of what you can avail off from MNRE Capital Subsidy: 30% of benchmark cost of photovoltaic systems with battery back-up support and … Continue reading →

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Top 5 predictions for Solar PV in India for the year 2012 – Ritesh Pothan

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

There is a good amount of confusion reigning in the Solar PV arena and this post is to help clear up the air. I cannot guarantee the veracity of this post as the predictions are based on past inputs and … Continue reading →

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Is the answer to India’s energy future blowing in the Wind? – by Ritesh Pothan

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh Pothan offer us an in-depth analysis of the wind industry present and future in India. “Wind is still considered an area of growth by the MNRE however the situation on the ground is a different story,” says Ritesh. “There … Continue reading →

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Solar Power bids below Rs. 9 per unit risky says Crisil Research

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

KOLKATA: CRISIL Research, believes that the pace of reduction in capital costs in solar power is expected to moderate in 2012. This will exert pressure on the margins of players, who have bid below Rs 9 per unit under batch 2 of Jawaharlal … Continue reading →

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JNNSM Phase-I Batch-I Details of Project Developers with existing Power Purchase Agreements

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

JNNSM Phase-I Batch-I Details of Project Developers with existing Power Purchase Agreements Please click here for an exhaustive list of developers in Phase 1 Batch 1

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Only 10 Solar REC’s traded for the1st time

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

As many as 168,685 renewable energy certificates were traded on the two power exchanges on Wednesday 30 May 2012. The trading session (that is, for May) also saw the first solar RECs traded on the markets. (RECs are generation-based ‘certificates’ … Continue reading →

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Status update of solar policies and allocations across India

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Last summer, Ritesh Pothan blogged about India’s Central Government Policy as well as certain key state policies for solar power in Part 2 of his Indian Solar Saga series. In this latest piece, he updates us on the state … Continue reading →

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Status of commissioned Solar Power Projects under Rooftop PV & Small Solar Power Generation Programme (RPSSGP) (as on April 02, 2012)

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for the update on the Status of commissioned Solar Power Projects under Rooftop PV & Small Solar Power Generation Programme (RPSSGP) (as on April 02, 2012) or Click to access rooftop-pv-small-solar-power-generation-rpssgp-april-2012-update.pdf  

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