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APTEL Raises Concern Over Unscheduled Power Drawal From Grid By RE Generators

The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) in its latest judgment raised concerns over the unscheduled power drawal from the grid by renewable energy generators. It also took a dig at the authorities concerned over the dearth of legislation on the issue. The remarks appeared in the latest written order of the APTEL while hearing a […]

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CERC Awards Compensation To Avaada For Increased GST Rates

In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed compensation to Avaada Sustainable RJProject Pvt Ltd. (ASRPL) due to increased GST rates on solar equipment. The order was passed after the subsidiary of Avaada moved the Central Commission, citing an increase in its project cost due to an increase in the GST rates […]

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MERC Imposes 45L Penalty On MSEDCL Over Non-Compliance

In its latest judgment, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) imposed penalties on the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) over non-compliance issues. The Maharashtra power regulator passed the Order after Harshwardhan Jadhav, an ex-MLA, moved MERC, seeking action against the state discom.  In his petition before the MERC, the petitioner blamed the MSEDCL for non-compliance with the […]

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CERC Rejects Punjab Discom’s Plea To Penalize Adani Green Over Delays

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement declined the petition of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) against Adani Green Energy. The Punjab discom had pleaded with the CERC to reduce the tariff of 50MW of a Gujarat-based wind power project developed by Adani Green due to the delay in the commencement of the […]

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NTPC Objects To Solar Cell Imports From China, Loses Case Before CERC

In a recent case before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Indian power behemoth NTPC objected to the plan of a solar power developer to continue importing solar cells at higher prices. The development came to the fore when Solairepro Urja Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based solar developer, moved CERC seeking compensation.  The firm demanded compensation […]

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CERC Allows Uttarakhand RE Generator To Avail RECs Despite Delays

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement used its ‘Power To Relax’ provision to provide relief to Uttarakhand-based renewable energy generators in the matter of the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC). The order was passed when the petitioner, Dhanashree Agro Products, a Haridwar-based sugar mill, moved the CERC. The sugar mill uses bagasse […]

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CERC Grants PXIL Extra Time To Comply With Power Exchange Norms

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment granted the Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) additional time to comply with the Power Market Regulations of 2021. The development came to the fore when PXIl, one of the three power exchanges in India, moved the Commission seeking an extension of timing to comply with the regulations. […]

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CERC Grants Additional Time To HPX To Meet Min Net Worth Norm

The Central Electricity Regulatory Authority (CERC), in its latest order, granted the Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) additional time to meet the minimum net worth norm. HPX is one of the few operational power exchanges in India. As per the CERC (Power Market) Regulations 2021, these power exchanges are bound to meet the minimum net worth […]

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State Commissions Can’t Decide On Trade Margins In ISTS Projects: APTEL

The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL), in its latest judgment, ruled that State Commissions do not have the jurisdiction to take a call on the trade margins for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) power projects. The apex tribunal passed the order while hearing a case between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) against an impugned […]

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