KERC Recommends Halting New Solar Tenders, Auctions in Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Karnataka which is India’s top state in terms of installed solar capacity has stopped the building of new solar energy projects. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) regarding the procurement of solar power. According to the letter dated 7 March, the KERC reportedly has noted […] Read more
KERC Proposes Generic Tariff for Wind Projects at Rs 2.95/KWh Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy After finalizing the proposal and getting approvals, this will become the ceiling tariff for wind tenders in the state of Karnataka during the FY. Bringing uniformity to the wind power space in Karnataka, The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed the generic tariff for the year 2019-20 at Rs 2.95 per kilowatt hour. After finalizing […] Read more
KERC Sets New Generic Tariff for Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The generic tariff without capital subsidy is set at Rs 4.15 and Rs 3.08 with capital subsidy and will be applicable on PPAs signed after December 19, 2018. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order has set the generic tariff for grid connected solar rooftop units which are installed by domestic users in […] Read more
KERC accelerating solar projects as demand surges in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The KERC has included cross-subsidy charges on solar power from solar farms. Additionally, it has given a 10-year waiver of key grid charges, for solar power projects commissioned before March 2018. Taking cue from Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s ardent appeal in Paris Climate Conference in 2015 to make India a solar-powered nation, the Karnataka Electricity […] Read more
KERC issues an order revising tariff payable for solar rooftop and small photovoltaic power plants Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued an Order revising the tariff payable for Solar Rooftop and small photovoltaic power generation. The revised tariff is applicable for PPA signed on or after 2ndMay 2016 and upto 31st March, 2018 with plants being commissioned during this period. The Commission introduced gross metering for Domestic, Hospital and […] Read more
APTEL Partly Allows Solar Firm’s Plea In Safeguard Duty Dispute Updated On Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has partially allowed an appeal filed by Adyah Solar Energy Private Limited against the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) and various electricity supply companies, including Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM). The tribunal’s judgment, delivered on May 30, 2025, settles key disputes related to safeguard duties, integrated GST (IGST), […] Read more
APTEL Orders CESCOM To Pay Azure Sunrise In Tariff Dispute Updated On Mon, Jun 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ordered Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESCOM) to comply with a 2020 ruling and pay Azure Sunrise Private Limited at the originally agreed tariff rate, following a prolonged legal battle over a solar power contract. In its order dated May 30, 2025, APTEL allowed Execution Petition No. 16 […] 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
Karnataka HC Orders Puts Green Energy Open Access In Limbo Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent order from the Karnataka High Court has created ripples in the state’s renewable energy market. The court struck down the Central government regulations on Green Energy Open Access and the state regulations floated by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). However, it directed the KERC to frame appropriate regulations for granting open access […] Read more
