MNRE Softens, Extends ALMM Compliance Date to October 1, 2022 for Open Access, Net Metering Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major effort to reconcile the demands of developers vis a vis domestic manufacturers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a fresh office memorandum yesterday (March 28), has extended the start date of compliance with ALMM list for all open access and Net metering projects to October 1, 2022, from April […] Read more
CII Pitches for Free Access For Green EV Charging Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Key Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has pitched to make Open Access almost free where EV charging stations are powered by green energy, namely solar or wind energy. The idea is already being tried out in many places worldwide. “The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for an early policy notification for […] Read more
Delayed Captive Status of Solar Plant No Cause to Deny REC, finds CERC Updated On Wed, Jan 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a case involving refusal to issue of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) due to late recognition of a solar plant’s captive status, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) ruled in favour of petitioner Suryakant Gupta, the owner of Rajaram Maize Products, who installed a 4.8 MW solar power plant on his own land in Chhattisgarh for captive […] Read more
MNRE Widens ALMM Ambit To Cover Open Access, PM KUSUM. Domestic Manufacturers To Benefit Updated On Fri, Jan 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an office memorandum dated January 13, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has delivered on a promise made by Power and MNRE Minister R.K. Singh earlier to cover all govt. assisted projects under the ALMM scheme. The minister had contended that they have been advised that even projects availing of benefits like […] Read more
UP Regulator Eases Power Procurement From Exchanges For Industry Updated On Wed, Aug 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its recent tariff order dated 29th July 21 for the financial year 2022 has made some key changes that could have a positive impact on the industry as well as renewable energy projects in the state. The regulator announced a reduction of up to 64 paise per unit […] Read more
IEX Launches GTAM Updated On Wed, Aug 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy CERC has Accorded Approval The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) launched the Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) on its power trading platform after receiving approval from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). CERC accorded its approval through an order dated August 17, 2020. The IEX had filed a petition with the CERC regarding the same in 2018; […] Read more
RERC Orders Firm to Pay Transmission, LPS and SLDC Charges Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Kishangarh Hi-Tech Textiles Park Ltd. has wind projects of 8.4 MW in Jaisalmer The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has ordered Kishangarh Hi-Tech Textiles Park Ltd. to pay transmission, state load dispatch center (SLDC) charges and late payment surcharge (LPS) to Rajasthan Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (RVPN). RVPN had petitioned the RERC requesting to provide relief […] Read more
GERC to Amend RPO Regulations Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Changes to (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Third Amendment) Regulations Have Been Proposed The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has proposed changes to regulations regarding procurement of energy from renewable energy generating sources; these will be the “Third Amendments in the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2010”. In the GERC proposal, […] Read more
HERC Issues Discussion Paper on License Terms and Conditions Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy HERC to set new regulations defining terms and conditions of license for a deemed licensee in Haryana. A discussion paper has been prepared. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has prepared a discussion paper on HERC (Terms & Conditions of License for Deemed Licensee) Regulations, 2020. A public hearing will be held by the state […] Read more
