GERC Approves BESS Project Tariff, Blames GUVNL For Delays Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for the development of 500 MW/1000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Gujarat, despite flagging concerns over procedural lapses by state utility GUVNL. The bidding, part of Phase IV of GUVNL’s global tender, attracted 15 technically qualified bidders […] Read more
RERC Denies GST Relief To Solar Firm, Cites Lack of Proof Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has dismissed a petition by Clean Solar Power (Bhainsada) Pvt. Ltd., seeking additional compensation for higher GST rates and carrying costs related to its 250 MW solar project in Rajasthan. The order, dated April 28, 2025, follows a previous 2023 ruling that recognized a GST hike on solar components […] Read more
Axis Energy Gets APERC Nod For 400 MW Hybrid Projects In Andhra Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued an order regarding the approval of four amended power purchase agreements (PPAs) between the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) and Axis Renewable Energy Park entities for procuring a total of 400 MW from wind-solar hybrid projects. The agreements were executed under the […] Read more
K’taka Solar Case: APTEL Grants Relief To Hero Future Energies Updated On Fri, May 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant development for renewable energy developers, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has partially set aside an order of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) and granted key reliefs to Hero Future Energies Private Limited in a dispute involving project delays, liquidated damages, and tariff entitlements. The case originated from an appeal filed […] Read more
AC/DC Ratio And Impact on CUF- APTEL Directs HERC To Do The Numbers Updated On Mon, Apr 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an interesting case originating in Haryana, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) bench has sent the parties involved back to the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC). The intent was to enable the state commission get a chance to actually do the prudent thing and calculate the impact of considering the AC/DC ration as 1:1 […] Read more
MERC Fixes Generic Tariff For Rooftop Solar At Rs 2.82/Unit Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has set a generic tariff of Rs 2.82/kWh for surplus rooftop solar power, according to its latest suo motu order. The move follows the expiry of the MERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2019. As per the regulatory requirement, MERC must notify generic tariffs […] Read more
Don’t Levy Wheeling Charges In Select Open Access Cases: MERC Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, stated that the state discom is not entitled to levy wheeling charges on certain open-access connections. The ruling came after three solar power generators and consumers approached the Commission with complaints. The petitioners included ReNew Sun Renewables, Renew Surtya Alok, and Renew Sunlight Energy. They […] 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
