Kerala May Allow Higher Feed-In Tariff For Prosumers With ESS Updated On Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has proposed higher feed-in tariffs for prosumers who install energy storage systems (ESS) alongside renewable energy (RE) systems, according to its draft “Renewable Energy and Related Matters Regulations, 2025.” The tariffs would apply to energy injected into the grid during peak hours and be determined by the Commission. […] Read more
KSERC Clears KSEBL’s PSA With SECI For 500 MW Project Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently reviewed a petition filed by the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. (KSEBL) seeking approval for a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The agreement entails procuring 500 MW of power, including 250 MW allocated for two hours of peak power supply […] Read more
In Key Judgement, SC Backs Independence for SERCs Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a ruling that is likely to have far reaching implications, the Supreme Court of India has strengthened the independence of India’s State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), placing them beyond the writ of the respective state governments in issuing orders. The ruling was made by a bench comprising the Chief Justic of India Dr DY […] Read more
KSERC Allows Cochin Port Authority To Re-Tender For 1.5MWp Floating Solar Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has allowed Cochin Port Authority to re-tender for the development of 1.5 MWp Grid Connected Floating Solar PV plant at Willingdon Island of the Port Authority under RESCO Model (BOOT) for 25 years. The court also allowed PPA for the 1.5 MWp Floating Solar and grid-connection of the […] Read more
Sprng Energy Finally Gets Exit From 100 MW Wind Project At CERC Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Sprng Wind Energy Private Limited, has finally received confirmation for termination of the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project in question was a 100 mega-watt (MW) wind project planned in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. While delays in the signing of the PPA, and subsequently, the covid pandemic […] Read more
Kerala State Commission Turns Down KSEB Petition For Gross Metering, Net Billing Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an important order last week, the Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has turned down the plea of the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEB) for modification of the net metering rules as applicable in the state to gross metering and a net billing regime. KSEB had also made a plea for the […] Read more
Kerala Regulator Gives Nod To Reduced Tariff On Procurement Of Solar Power Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has received the nod of the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) towards the procurement of 90 MW of solar power for 25 years at a reduced tariff of Rs 2.77 kWh from NTPC. The Commission gave its approval to KSEB to finalise the PPA at the lower tariff. […] Read more
KSEB Moves Kerala Regulator To Shift From Net To Gross Metering For Solar Prosumers Updated On Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has moved the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to approve of amendment to the rules of metering and billing against the consumers not only generating solar and wind power more than 500 kilowatts a month but also receiving the supply of power from KSEB. In doing so, KSEB would […] Read more
KSERC Approval for 300 MW Solar Buy Exposes Multiple Challenges Facing SECI, Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 15, 2021, the Kerala state electricity regulatory commission (KSERC) finally allowed the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure 300 MW of Solar power from SECI from its tranche IX solar tenders, at a cost of Rs 2.44/kWh including trading commission. While many will see the order as […] Read more
