DERC Allows SCOD Extension To Tata Power For Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
DERC Proposes Rs 150cr Limit For New Intra State Power Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) in its latest notification has proposed a threshold limit to develop Intra-State Transmission Projects under its proposed Draft Tariff Based Competitive Bidding) Regulations, 2024. The draft laid down certain criteria for setting the threshold limit. For instance, the notification stated, “The threshold limit of above Rs. 150 crores excluding land […] Read more
DERC Issues Peer-to-Peer Energy Transaction Guidelines 2024 Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) recently released Peer-to-Peer Energy Transaction Guidelines 2024. These guidelines aim to foster the use of renewable energy and provide additional income opportunities for prosumers. By leveraging innovative technologies and ensuring consumer savings, DERC has sought to enable prosumers and eligible consumers to securely and reliably buy and sell electricity […] Read more
Delhi Gets First Commercial Utility-Scale BESS Project After DERC Approval, Backed By GEAPP Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a significant step, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has granted regulatory approval of India’s first commercial standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. This groundbreaking initiative is supported by The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP’s) concessional loan amounting to 70% of the total project cost and is in partnership with IndiGrid and BSES Rajdhani […] Read more
DERC New Guidelines Lays Costs On Distributors For Under 11kV Project Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) recently amended guidelines that is called Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (Fifth Amendment) Guidelines, 2024. These guidelines are expected to come into effect from 1st April 2024 and remain in force till further amendments. The DERC’s recent notification amendment was […] Read more
Delhi Discom To Replace 5,300 Old ACs With New Energy Efficient ACs Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Delhi-based power distribution (discom) company BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) is now all set to relaunch its initiative to replace older inefficient air conditioners (ACs) with 5-Star energy-efficient ACs for its consumers. The domestic power consumers getting power through BRPL in their region would be eligible under the scheme to avail the scheme’s benefits. As […] Read more
DERC Rules in Favour of Rays Power on PPA dispute With NDMC, Orders Payment of Arrears Updated On Fri, Apr 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has finally approved the PPAs signed between Rays Power and NDMC, following a 7-year delay attributable to the latter. In March 2015, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) entered into 23 solar Power Purchase Agreements with Rays Power Experts Pvt. Ltd. In November 2016, NDMC approached DERC to request […] Read more
SECI Wins Crucial Case At APTEL On Trading Margins, For Now Updated On Tue, Jul 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ruling against orders by the Delhi and Punjab regulators will be a relief to the central agency. In a detailed 77 page judgement delivered on July 2nd, a two judge bench of the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) had delivered welcome news to SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) on its precious trading margin […] Read more
DERC Cuts Fixed Charge for Unutilised Capacity by C&I Segment Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a relief to C&I consumers, DERC has slashed fixed charges for unutilised capacity of sanctioned load by Rs 125 for the lockdown months of April and May In a relief to industrial and commercial (C&I) consumers, power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has ordered for the slashing of fixed charges for unutilised capacity […] Read more
