Karnataka: Bijapur REZ Gets Fillip For Boosting Transmission Web Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a transmission licence to Bijapur REZ Transmission Limited (BRTL) for developing an inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project in Karnataka. BRTL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of PFC Consulting. Bizapur REZ is among Karnataka’s six designated renewable energy zones (REZs) from the southern state. The other REZs […] Read more
GST Rate Change: APTEL Upholds Rights Of Solar Firms For Relief Updated On Thu, May 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has reaffirmed solar developers’ right to compensation for additional expenses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), including outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. In a key judgment that aligns with its earlier Parampujya ruling, the apex agency gave the ruling. However, the tribunal remanded the matter to the […] Read more
CERC Issues Draft Guidelines For Boosting Virtual PPAs Updated On Fri, May 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released draft guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), aiming to support the country’s renewable energy push by offering a market-based tool for meeting clean energy targets. The proposed rules, issued in May, outline a framework to enable designated consumers to fulfill their Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCOs) without […] Read more
CERC Rejects Adani Power’s Plea On Open Access Charges Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest has order dismissed a petition by Adani Power Limited challenging state transmission charges levied for electricity supplied to MPSEZ Utilities Limited, ruling the company has no legal standing in the case. In a recent order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) said the charges were imposed […] Read more
CERC Directs Power Exchanges To Tweak Contract Terms, Timings Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, the key regulator under which all power trading at exchanges happens in the country, has issued a suo-motu order that it states will make the markets more efficient, stable and transparent. Background The country’s three power exchanges, namely, IEX, PXIL and HPX enable trading in a variety of contract instruments, […] Read more
CERC Cuts Tariff To Rs 2.68/Unit Vs Rs 3.22/Unit Claimed For Kerala Floating Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kerala’s 90 MW Kayamkulam Floating Solar plant, owned by NTPC saw a final levelised tariff of Rs 2.68/unit approved by the CERC, versus the claim for Rs 3.22/unit claimed by NTPC. KSEBL had sought the determination of the final tariff for the 92 MW project, while expressing concerns over the provisional tariff of ₹2.94/kWh determined […] Read more
Avaada Slips Up As CERC Upholds Cancellation Of Connectivity in MP Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in an order dated March 30 involving Avaada Energy and Central Transmission utility (CTUIL), passed an order that censures both the parties involved. For Avaada, the blow is heavier because the CERC eventually upheld the decision of the CTUIL to cancel the connectivity license accorded to Avaada for its […] Read more
CERC Eases Rules to Permit REC Issuance Despite Delays Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment, relaxed existing norms to allow the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). The board had earlier approached the central power regulator seeking intervention. The state board alleged it was deprived of RECs due to procedural delays. […] Read more
CERC Adopts Renewable Project Tariffs Before Signing Of PSA Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Continuing with its recent trend, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its two latest tariff order petitions has adopted the tariffs even before the signing of the Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The latest case was related to the tariff adoption of 170 MW of wind project tender floated by […] Read more
