Govt May Lower GST Rate for EVs to 5% Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government of India may slash down GST levied on the sale of electric vehicles in the upcoming 35th GST council on June 20. India may cut the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector that’s a high priority for the current government. The […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Invites Suggestions on Draft Open Access Regulations Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh has issued the Draft guidelines specifying the terms and conditions for open access in the state. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued the Draft guidelines specifying the terms and conditions for open access in the state. The commission has now invited suggestions and comments from stakeholders until July 8, 2019, […] Read more
Draft Regulations For Tariff of Distributed Solar Projects in Chhattisgarh Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC)has issued its draft regulations for Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Sources 2019. The Government of India has set an ambitious target to achieve 40 GW of cumulative installed capacity from grid-connected rooftop Photovoltaic (GRPV) systems by 2022. And in order to achieve that target, the center has partnered […] Read more
CERC Finalises 5th Amendment For Deviation Settlement Mechanism Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission has accepted all the proposals put forward in the draft fifth amendment of the deviation settlement mechanism regulations. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finalised the fifth amendment to its deviation settlement mechanism regulations. The CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and related matters) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2019, will come into effect from June […] Read more
CERC Finds Rs 3.60/kWh as the National Average Power Purchase Cost Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The APPC shall be applicable during FY 2019-20 and until further orders for the purpose of deviation settlement in respect of the open access and captive wind and solar generators fulfilling the requirement of regional entities. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has found the Average Power Purchase Cost (APPC) at the national level to […] Read more
Cancellations in 2018 continue to cast a shadow over 2019 Solar and Wind Projections Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy With total cancellations of close to 8500 MW, which would have drawn in investments of close to $ Six billion, India’s regulators at both central and state level continue to fend off criticism for the way they are running the show For the renewable sector in India, 2018 was the year which began with so […] Read more
MNRE Announces Draft of Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Order — Solar Thermal, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 – will come into force a year after its publication in the Official Gazette. To address and ensure quality of solar components across India’s solar power ecosystem, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has floated a draft quality […] Read more
Himachal Issues Draft Order on Rooftop Solar Based on Net Metering Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy HPERC has issued the draft “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System based on Net Metering) Order, 2019. The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued the draft “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System based on Net Metering) Order, 2019,” with regulations for installation of […] Read more
Rajasthan Issues Amendment For Determination of Tariff For Wind and Solar Energy Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued draft regulations for as a second amendment to the terms and Conditions for determination of tariff for renewable energy sources, specifically Wind and Solar Energy in the state. The latest amendments/regulation will supersede the regulations for determining tariffs which were first issued in 2014. Key Highlights: […] Read more