After Defiance By BESCOM, KERC Issues Fresh Order On Net-Metering Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued a fresh order for the ESCOMS in Karnataka. This comes after the state power regulator found irregularities in the implementation of its earlier order where it talked about non-availability of the benefits of net metering facility for rooftop solar consumers who opt for open access connections. […] Read more
Karnataka: KERC Issues Rules To Transit Towards Smart Meters Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has announced new regulations to retrofit existing meters with smart modules. These regulations are titled the KERC (Smart Modules For Existing Digital/Static Meters) Guidelines, 2024. The state power regulator noted that when phasing out existing digital and static meters compliant with IS 15884 is not feasible due to their […] Read more
Karnataka: KERC Asks Discoms To Check Faulty Open Access Bills Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now expressed its displeasure over faulty open access bills for the power consumers in Karnataka. This comes after the state power regulator has asked the discoms to use automatic bill generations by ensuring adjustment of the wheeled energy. “The Commission notes with pleasure that the above directions (2023 […] Read more
KERC Brings New Norms For EV Charging Stations For Buildings Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest suo motto order has issued new guidelines for the establishment of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations for commercial/residential buildings in urban areas of the state. The state power regulator said that the move was taken to streamline the establishment of the charging stations by bringing more […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes New Tariffs For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest order has proposed revised tariffs for the state for FY25 for grid-connected solar plants. This comes after the state power regulator came out with a discussion paper on the issue recently. To arrive at the final tariffs for different segments of power generators and consumers, the […] Read more
DhaSh PV Technologies To Invest Rs 346.35 Crore In Karnataka RE Projects Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based sustainable solutions company DhaSh PV Technologies has announced an investment of Rs 346.35 crore towards various renewable energy projects to harness renewable energy sources. In a post on Linkedin, the company stated, “This significant investment by us into an Integrated Junction box including DC connections manufacturing facility, not only reflects our commitment to renewable […] Read more
100KW Open Access Limit Not Applicable to Captive Consumers: MERC Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy It may be recalled that in May, the Ministry of Power has asked all the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to notify green tariffs under the Green Energy Open Access Regulations. Heeding the request, MERC has introduced the draft notification on Green Energy Open Access. The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) DOA Regulations pave the way […] Read more
Green Energy Open Access: KERC Includes Centre’s Amended Norms Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), in its latest order, included the amendment norms of the Union government on Green Energy Open Access in its state Green Energy Open Access rules to extend the benefits of the same in the southern Indian state. Karnataka issued the Green Energy Open Access in 2022. The same year the […] Read more
KERC Extends Deadline For Installation of AMR Meters Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now ordered an extension of the deadline for the mandatory installation of Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) meters for eligible power entities. It comes after the discoms made a demand for the same. However, the KERC expressed its displeasure over the slow deployment of AMR Meters in the state […] Read more
