Power Ministry Proposes Tariff Rebates on Advance Payments by Discoms Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has advised SERCs to establish reduction of generation/ transmission tariffs in cases of full or advance payments by state Discoms The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued an order, advising state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) to establish the reduction of generation or transmission tariffs in cases of full or advance payments […] Read more
TERI & Shakti Foundation Report on Rooftop Solar: Perspective of Discoms Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of India has set an ambitious target of 175 GW of installed capacity of renewable energy (RE) by 2022, including 100 GW of grid-connected solar power, comprising 60 GW utility-scale solar, and 40 GW solar rooftop. Though India has made significant progress in the implementation of utility-scale solar projects, achieving 40 GW of […] Read more
Delhi Discoms Penalised for Defaulting on RPOs Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy DERC has imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 1.71 crore on discoms TPDDL and Rs 2.88 crore each on BYPL and BRPL for defaulting on their RPOs Delhi’s power regulator, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 1.71 crore on discoms TPDDL and Rs 2.88 crore each […] Read more
SECI Signs PSA’s Worth 930 MW With Multiple State Discoms Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has signed three PSA for the supply of 930 MW renewable power The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the signing of multiple Power Sale Agreements (PSA) worth 930 MW with three Discoms from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala. The first PSA and the latest agreement has been signed between SECI and […] Read more
RE Producers can Move NCLT Against Discoms Over Dues: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Flagging non-payment of dues by Discoms to renewable energy producers, RK Singh has cautioned states that the developers could approach NCLT Flagging non-payment of dues by power discoms to renewable energy producers, Union Power Minister RK Singh has cautioned seven states, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, that the developers could approach NCLT against the distribution companies to recover payments of […] Read more
Delhi Discoms Cut Regulatory Assets by Rs 3029 cr in 5 Years Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi Discoms have seen a steady decline in regulatory assets to Rs 8,377 crore over the last five years, down by Rs 3029 crore in that period. The power sector in Delhi has seen a steady decline in regulatory assets to Rs 8,377 crore over the last five years, helping the AAP government keep tariffs under check, […] Read more
Gujarat Allows Discoms to Fulfill RPO by Purchasing Power From Small Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted permission to state Discoms to procure power from small solar projects to meet their RPO The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order granted permission to the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) and the other state Discoms to procure power from small solar projects of […] Read more
MNRE Details Role of Discoms in 12 GW Solar CPSU Scheme Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has notified the role of DISCOMs to ensure the smooth implementation of the CPSU program for the development of solar projects worth 12GW. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification regarding the modalities and role of distribution companies (DISCOMs) to ensure the smooth implementation of the second phase of […] Read more
Payment Security Mechanism for Power Purchase by DISCOMs Approved Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has approved the proposal to make it mandatory for discoms to open and maintain adequate LC as Payment Security Mechanism under PPAs RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) has approved the proposal to make it mandatory for discoms to open and maintain adequate Letter of […] Read more
