Error Forgiven By APTEL As SAEL Seeks Relief Updated On Wed, May 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an interesting judgement where the principle of no prejudice to anyone else was considered in the case of an error made, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity provided relief to Sukhbir Agro Energy Limited (Now SAEL Limited) versus the UPERC. SAEL headed to APTEL after an order issued by UPERC on November 11, 2021, which […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Gujarat Farmers to Earn Rs 2.83/Unit for Surplus Solar Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the implementation of Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme, setting the stage for large-scale solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps across the state. In an order issued in response to a petition filed by the state’s four distribution companies (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, and UGVCL) along with Gujarat Urja […] Read more
RERC Orders Compensation To Wind Firms For Bird Diverter Costs Updated On Wed, May 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has ruled that wind energy companies are entitled to compensation for the mandatory installation of bird diverters to protect the endangered Great Indian Bustard, classifying the expense as a “Change in Law” under their power contracts. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) issued the order in response to petitions […] Read more
MERC Clarifies On Rooftop Solar, Open Access Rules Updated On Tue, May 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued key clarifications on rooftop solar and open access energy rules, addressing consumer concerns on banking charges, eligibility, and implementation under recently amended regulations. In an order passed last week, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) responded to a public interest petition filed by a renewable energy consultant. […] 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
GERC Nod For Supply Of Solar Power At Rs 2.55/kw Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved solar power tariffs discovered by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for the procurement of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity through a competitive bidding process. GUVNL had issued a tender in August 2024 to procure 500 MW of grid-connected solar power, with an option to purchase an […] Read more
APTEL Clears NTPC of Metering Liability in Solar Project Case Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in its latest judgement has ruled in favour of NTPC Ltd., overturning a CERC order that had held the state-run energy major responsible for meter sealing in solar power projects, a finding that contributed to delays in project commissioning. In the judgment, APTEL allowed NTPC’s appeal against the Central […] Read more
CERC Sets Aside Deemed COD in Powerica Case, Quashes Bills Updated On Fri, May 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled in favour of Powerica Ltd in a dispute over transmission charges for its wind project in Gujarat, setting aside the deemed commercial operation date (COD) declared by the transmission licensee and quashing several transmission charge bills. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in an order issued this […] Read more
APTEL Sets Aside CERC Order in Greenko, Cites Pact Misreading Updated On Fri, May 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant ruling, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) order that had held Greenko Budhil Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. liable for transmission charges during the period before its hydroelectric project was commissioned. The judgment, delivered in a batch of four appeals relates to the determination and […] Read more
