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CERC Amends Indian Electricity Grid Code Rules

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued amendments to the Indian Electricity Grid Code, originally released in 2023. These adjustments address various aspects of grid operation, including timeframes for power injection, scheduling of generation, compensation mechanisms, and revisions in scheduling flexibility. One amendment specifies limits on the injection of infirm power, or power generated […]

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CERC Takes Into Account PSPs, Offshore Wind, Changes Transmission Rules

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has made changes to the rules about how costs are shared for using the Inter–State Electricity Transmission System (ISTS) These new rules have been named CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024. For power plants that connect to both the national (inter-State) and local […]

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APTEL Refuses To Provide Relief To ReNew In 300 MW Wind Project

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in an order dated September 10, has ruled on a case involving ReNew (through ReNew Naveen Urja Private Limited) and SECI , and by extension, CERC. Case Overview: Renew Naveen Urja Private Limited (Appellant) vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) & Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). ReNew  sought […]

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DERC Allows SCOD Extension To Tata Power For Hybrid Project

In some relief for the developer, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allowed Tata Power Renewable Energy an extension for its Karnataka hybrid project. The company is now developing a 510 MW of wind-solar hybrid project in the state. The order of state power regulator came to the fore after Tata Power Renewable Energy filed […]

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MERC New Regulation Sets 7% Flexible Demand Target For Next Five Years

Given the evolving context of generation profiles from various types of generation plants, including those behind the meters (within consumer premises), and the significant emphasis on solarizing agricultural feeders and households, it is now imperative to view demand-side management as an opportunity. This opportunity includes a combination of demand flexibility, demand response, energy efficiency, and […]

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Juniper Green Gets CERC Nod For Power Trading Licence

Juniper Green Power Trading Private Limited, a subsidiary of Indian renewable energy company Juniper Green has now received approval from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for starting power trading. This comes after the company approached the central power regulatory to get its nod.  In accordance with Regulation 3(3) of the Trading Licence Regulations, a […]

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CERC Provides Final(?) Six-Month Extension To Power Exchanges For Payment Regulations

In a ruling on August 12, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), the nodal agency to regulate power exchanges in the country, has directed all three Power Exchanges to align their Clearing and Settlement Systems to the provisions of the PSS Act, 2007, within a period of six months w.e.f. 15.08.2024. The commission exercised its […]

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SECI Plans To Add 500 MW Solar Thermal Capacity By FY25, Says Chairman

In a recent event organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Delhi various dignitaries aimed to showcase Indian innovations to the international battery and energy storage community. The event also offered to facilitate partnerships for global companies entering India’s burgeoning battery market. R P Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of the Solar Energy […]

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Khavda RE Park Gets A Boost With Green Transmission Line

India’s ambitious Khavda Renewable Park in Gujarat has now got an impetus with a dedicated transmission line to evacuate 7 GW of renewable power. This comes after the Khavda-Bhuj Transmission Limited (KBTL) received the central power regulator nod to proceed ahead to establish the dedicated renewable evacuation line. KBTL had earlier approached the Central Electricity […]

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