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
CERC Eases Rules to Permit REC Issuance Despite Delays Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment, relaxed existing norms to allow the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). The board had earlier approached the central power regulator seeking intervention. The state board alleged it was deprived of RECs due to procedural delays. […] Read more
Govt Proposes Mandating RE for Open Access, Captive Users Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian government has recently amended the renewable Energy Consumption Obligation (RCO) rules to facilitate open access consumers and captive power users, ensuring a smoother regulatory framework for renewable energy obligations. The Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a notification detailing these changes, aiming to enhance compliance with renewable energy consumption mandates. The government has sought […] Read more
CERC Adopts Renewable Project Tariffs Before Signing Of PSA Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Continuing with its recent trend, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its two latest tariff order petitions has adopted the tariffs even before the signing of the Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The latest case was related to the tariff adoption of 170 MW of wind project tender floated by […] Read more
SECI’s 630 MW FDRE Project Moves Ahead With Adoption of Tariff Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy A journey that started in September 2023 through the issue of a tender for Renewable energy with energy storage for 1260 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Power (FDRE) has moved a step closer to fruition with the adoption of Tariffs by the CERC. The five winning firms in the tender had finally been awarded capacities […] Read more
MP 2025 Policy: Powering Non-RE States, Upgrading Substations Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh has set a policy target to invest ₹50,000 crore by 2027 in the renewable energy generation sector. For renewable energy equipment manufacturing, the state plans to invest ₹10,000 crore by 2027 and ₹4,000 crore by 2024. Moreover, the policy intends to incentivize repowering and technology upgrades of renewable energy projects. Additionally, Madhya Pradesh’s […] Read more
MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
Goa, Maharashtra & Gujarat Lead in Daily Power Supply Hours Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat emerge as frontrunners in providing the highest daily power supply to consumers. The Ministry of Power recently furnished state-wise details of the average hours of power supply each state and Union Territory were able to give to its consumers. The ministry also said that the national average power supply in FY24 […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
