APTEL Overturns Compensation Order, Cites Discoms’ Limitation Bar Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant legal victory for National Energy Trading and Services Limited (NETS), the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned a ruling by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission that had directed the company to compensate state power distribution companies (Discoms) for an alleged shortfall in electricity supply. The Tribunal, comprising Technical Member Sandesh Kumar […] Read more
RERC Extends Wind Power PPAs to Help DISCOMs Meet RPOs Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the extension of power purchase agreements (PPAs) for two wind power generators by five years, aiming to help the state’s power distribution companies bridge gaps in their Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). The extensions apply to Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) and FFR Software Pvt Ltd, whose […] Read more
RMI: Indian DISCOMs Must Step Up to Power EV Future Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem is at a critical juncture, with power distribution companies (DISCOMs) expected to play a pivotal role in expanding infrastructure to support the country’s electrification goals, according to a new report by the energy think tank Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Despite growing momentum—EVs accounted for 6.4% of new vehicle sales […] Read more
Rajasthan Discoms Plan Introducing Virtual Net-Metering Updated On Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a public notice inviting comments and suggestions on a key petition filed by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL), seeking to amend the state’s renewable energy regulations to enable Virtual Net Metering (VNM) and Group Net Metering (GNM). The petition, submitted on behalf of Rajasthan’s three power […] Read more
Gujarat: GERC Upholds Uniform Power Tariff for State Discoms Updated On Thu, May 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has rejected a petition seeking separate electricity tariffs for the state’s four government-run distribution companies, ruling that the existing uniform tariff structure is justified under current circumstances. The petition, filed by the Utility Users’ Welfare Association and a consumer rights advocate had urged the Commission to direct Gujarat Urja […] Read more
Serentica, NTPC Sign PPA To Supply 200 MW FDRE To UP DISCOMs Updated On Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Serentica Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement with state-run NTPC Ltd to supply 200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) to Uttar Pradesh’s distribution companies (DISCOMS). The project will combine solar, wind, and battery storage assets across multiple states to deliver on-demand renewable power, particularly during the state’s morning and evening peak […] Read more
CEA Rolls Out Resource Adequacy Tool To Aid Discoms Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has launched Stellar, an indigenously developed Integrated Generation, Transmission, and Storage Expansion Planning Model with Demand Response. The indigenously developed tool is specifically designed to assist the states in carrying out a comprehensive Resource Adequacy plan in line with the set guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power in June […] Read more
What Led to the Surge in REC Purchases by DISCOMs? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, in his latest statement before the Parliament, indicated that the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have seen an upsurge. He attributed this surge to the changes in policy, which have made it more favorable for the power distribution companies (discoms) in the state. He […] Read more
Pralhad Joshi Reviews Solar Incentives Disbursed To Discoms Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi during a review meeting reviewed the disbursed amount of incentives released by the discoms for promoting rooftop solar. He highlighted the latest progress made by Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh Discom. The meeting reviewed the incentives released to Discoms for the financial years FY […] Read more
