Solar Policy

CERC Grants Approval for Third Power Exchange in India

CERC has approved Pranurja Solutions, promoted by BSE, PTC Ltd and ICICI Bank, to establish what will become the third power exchange in India The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the petition filed by Pranurja Solutions Ltd, a company promoted by BSE, PTC Ltd and ICICI Bank, to establish what will become the […]

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RERC Orders Firm to Pay Transmission, LPS and SLDC Charges

Kishangarh Hi-Tech Textiles Park Ltd. has wind projects of 8.4 MW in Jaisalmer The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has ordered Kishangarh Hi-Tech Textiles Park Ltd. to pay transmission, state load dispatch center (SLDC) charges and late payment surcharge (LPS) to Rajasthan Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (RVPN). RVPN had petitioned the RERC requesting to provide relief […]

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RERC Increases Capacity by 400 MW under KUSUM Yojana

In Rajasthan, Solar PV Projects Totaling 725 MW will be Installed now, under Component-A of the KUSUM Yojana The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has increased the capacity of solar PV projects to be installed in Rajasthan under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (KUSUM) Yojana by 400 MW. Rajasthan […]

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GERC to Amend RPO Regulations

Changes to (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Third Amendment) Regulations Have Been Proposed The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has proposed changes to regulations regarding procurement of energy from renewable energy generating sources; these will be the “Third Amendments in the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2010”. In the GERC proposal, […]

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ISA Amends Framework Agreement Allowing UN Member States to Join

UN member states will now be able to join the ISA after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced amendments to the framework agreement. Uniter Nations (UN) member states will now be able to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced amendments to the ISA’s framework agreement. For […]

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RBI Governor Hints at Power Sector Reforms

For the next wave of growth of renewables, fast-paced changes need to be implemented Recently, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri Shaktikanta Das, addressed members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), regarding whether dynamic shifts are underway in the Indian economy. Stating that the country’s power sector […]

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Government Keen on Removing Duty Concessions for Wind Turbine Parts

The government is looking to withdraw the customs duty concessions that are offered to wind power developers for importing wind turbine parts Hot on the heels of the announcement that the safeguard duty (SGD) on Chinese origin solar equipment will be extended for another year, reports have surfaced that the government is now looking to […]

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HPERC Takes Cue from CERC, Proposes Changes to Renewable Project Conditions

HPERC has Drawn Inspiration from CERC’s Renewable Energy Tariff Regulations 2020 The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has proposed amendments to the (Promotion of Generation from Renewable Energy Sources and Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2020, which came in effect in April 2020. The HPERC duly considered the latest Renewable […]

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MNRE Offers 6 Months Extension for Self Certification of Solar Inverters

MNRE has extended the deadline for the self-certification of inverters for PV applications in the country by a period of 6 months, to December 31, 2020. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that it has extended the deadline for the self-certification of inverters for PV applications in the country by a […]

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