GERC Fixes Additional Surcharge Payable by Open Access Consumers at Rs. 0.76/kWh Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has fixed the additional surcharge payable by open access consumers for the period of 1st April, 2023 to 30th September, 2023 at Rs. 0.76/kWh. This will be applicable to the consumers of four-state owned DISCOMs, namely Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL), Paschim […] Read more
NREL Wins The Battle Of Commissions With GUVNL For 350 MW Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy In a battle involving 350 MW of delayed solar projects in Gujarat, NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has won an early win, with the CERC going with its contention that the Central Regulator is the right forum for any dispute with the state discom, GUVNL, in this case. NREL, the wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC, had […] Read more
GERC Provides Only Interim Relief On Replacement of Modules For Old Solar Project Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent order in January, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), when faced with a petition seeking permission to replace solar modules on a project ‘damaged’ by floods, chose to provide interim relief only, reserving the tight to take a final view on the issue. The matter at hand is a very interesting case, […] Read more
After 1.99/kWh, Gujarat Cancels Results of two Earlier Solar Auctions Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy GUVNL has cancelled the results of auctions held for 800 MW solar projects in Gujarat after receiving permission to re-tender the projects. According to local reports, the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has cancelled the results of auctions held for the award of 700 MW Dholera solar park and the 100 MW Raghanesda solar […] Read more
GERC to Amend RPO Regulations Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Changes to (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Third Amendment) Regulations Have Been Proposed The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has proposed changes to regulations regarding procurement of energy from renewable energy generating sources; these will be the “Third Amendments in the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2010”. In the GERC proposal, […] Read more
APTEL Dismisses Gujarat Discoms Plea Against Renew Power Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy In a ruling that was interesting both for the issues it addressed as well as the long history of litigation it hopefully closes, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed a review appeal in a case filed by multiple Gujarat discoms against Renew Power, GERC (Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission) and the Wind Independent Power […] Read more
Dark Clouds Gathering Over C&I Segment, Says ICRA Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a report carried by wire agencies, ICRA’s (Formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India) sector head and VP Girishkumar Kadam has been quoted as saying that renewable energy developers, based on third party or group captive off-take remain exposed to regulatory risk. The segment, called the C&I or commercial and industrial segment […] Read more
Railway’s Petition Regarding 14 MW Rooftop PV Projects Dismissed Updated On Thu, Mar 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy GERC has dismissed the petition filed by the Western Railway requesting relaxation in Gujarat’s net metering regulations. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order has dismissed the petition filed by the Western Railway requesting the commissions’ involvement in granting relaxation in the state’s net metering regulations. The petition was filed against […] Read more
GERC Cautioned for Delaying Open Access Regulations by APTEL Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Captive Power Producer’s Association, which had filed a complaint at APTEL (Appelate Tribunal for Electricity) against the stat regulator in Gujarat, earned a moral victory with the APTEL bench agreeing with them. Their key contention? That the Gujarat power regulator or Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) had been amiss in its failure […] Read more
