APTEL Asks KERC to Decide Compensation owed to Fortum by DISCOMs Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) recently gave a judgement in favour of Fortum Solar India Private Limited after the solar power developer petitioned it, seeking compensation from various DISCOMs. The full judgement can be read here. The tribunal not only directed the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) to determine the incremental tariff payable to Fortum, […] Read more
KERC Approves a Late Solar Project with a Tariff of Rs 8.40/kWh Updated On Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved a tariff of Rs 8.40/kWh for a 3 MW solar power project of Cambria Solar Private Limited. As per the Solar Policy 2014-21, the project was given allotment under SRTPV Scheme by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) on March 17, 2015. A power purchase agreement (PPA) […] Read more
KERC Reinstates Tariff of ₹4.79/unit for Adani Green Energy Updated On Sat, Nov 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulation Commission (KERC) passed two orders in favor of Adani Green Energy Limited’s (AGEL) solar plants of 20 MW each. Both the projects were part of a tender by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) for 290 MW of solar projects for 17 talukas across Karnataka. The distribution companies (DISCOMs) Hubli Electricity […] Read more
KERC favours BESCOM in Tariff Dispute With Emmvee Solar Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order that was published yesterday, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled to dismiss a petition by Emmvee Solar Systems, against BESCOM (Bangaloire Electricity Supply Company Limited). The key issue was Emmvee Solar’s contention that by denying it a tariff of Rs 9.56 as per the PPA it signed with BESCOM on 27.02.2016, […] Read more
KERC Recommends Halting New Solar Tenders, Auctions in Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Karnataka which is India’s top state in terms of installed solar capacity has stopped the building of new solar energy projects. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) regarding the procurement of solar power. According to the letter dated 7 March, the KERC reportedly has noted […] Read more
KERC Proposes Generic Tariff for Wind Projects at Rs 2.95/KWh Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy After finalizing the proposal and getting approvals, this will become the ceiling tariff for wind tenders in the state of Karnataka during the FY. Bringing uniformity to the wind power space in Karnataka, The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed the generic tariff for the year 2019-20 at Rs 2.95 per kilowatt hour. After finalizing […] Read more
KERC Sets New Generic Tariff for Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The generic tariff without capital subsidy is set at Rs 4.15 and Rs 3.08 with capital subsidy and will be applicable on PPAs signed after December 19, 2018. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order has set the generic tariff for grid connected solar rooftop units which are installed by domestic users in […] Read more
KERC accelerating solar projects as demand surges in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The KERC has included cross-subsidy charges on solar power from solar farms. Additionally, it has given a 10-year waiver of key grid charges, for solar power projects commissioned before March 2018. Taking cue from Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s ardent appeal in Paris Climate Conference in 2015 to make India a solar-powered nation, the Karnataka Electricity […] Read more
KERC issues an order revising tariff payable for solar rooftop and small photovoltaic power plants Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued an Order revising the tariff payable for Solar Rooftop and small photovoltaic power generation. The revised tariff is applicable for PPA signed on or after 2ndMay 2016 and upto 31st March, 2018 with plants being commissioned during this period. The Commission introduced gross metering for Domestic, Hospital and […] Read more
