CERC To Acme Solar-Complete 300 MW Solar Project After Paying Penalty Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ruling on a case involving Acme Solar and Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed Acme Solar an extension on its delayed project in Rajasthan, with the provision of more damages in case it does not deliver a phased commissioning under the new deadlines. Petition Overview: ACME Solar […] Read more
SECI’s Plea For Extra Trading Margin In BESS Deal Fails To Cut Ice With CERC Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting take on what constitutes fair margins, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) considered a plea by SECI on an additional margin of Rs. 0.07/kWh for facilitating the sale/ purchase, scheduling, accounting, charging, and discharging of BESS for Grid Ancillary Services (150 MW) portion through IDAM/ RTM/TAM/Bilateral mode on behalf of the National […] Read more
CERC Proposes New Regulations On Carbon Credit Trading Updated On Thu, Nov 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed new rules for trading carbon credits in India, aiming to create a straightforward and controlled marketplace. These draft regulations, titled “Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Purchase and Sale of Carbon Credit Certificates) Regulations, 2024,” provide a framework for companies and organizations to buy and […] Read more
Five Takeaways From CERC’s Short-Term Power Market Report Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has published its annual report on the short-term electricity market for 2023-24. The report sheds light on the growth of the short-term market in the country, the rise of power transactions through power exchanges, and other topics. Following are the five main takeaways from the report- Short-term market is […] Read more
CERC Amends Indian Electricity Grid Code Rules Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
CERC Takes Into Account PSPs, Offshore Wind, Changes Transmission Rules Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
Juniper Green Gets CERC Nod For Power Trading Licence Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
CERC Provides Final(?) Six-Month Extension To Power Exchanges For Payment Regulations Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
GST Rate Hike: CERC Orders Compensation To Ayana, Adani & Ostro Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in three different cases ordered compensation to three different companies. The central regulator passed the order while hearing the pleas of the three firms related to ‘change of law’ events. These companies included-Ayana Renewable Power One Pvt Ltd, Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Three Limited and Ostro Kannada Power Pvt […] Read more
