CERC Approves Trading Margin of Rs.0.07/kWh in SECI’s PSAs with Distribution Firms Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), in its petition, had asked the CERC for the approval of the trading margin of Rs.0.07/kWh agreed to by the distribution companies (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport; Tripura State Electricity Corporation) in the Power Supply Agreements signed for capacities of 334 MW and 100 MW respectively. The CERC […] Read more
Distribution Sector Reforms Are Key For Growth Of The Sector Updated On Thu, Oct 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy firms across the spectrum face the new reality of the energy transition to a higher share for renewable energy. Apraava Energy, formerly CLP India, one of the many firms that have tasked themselves with the task to make the shift as smoothly as possible. SaurEnergy got responses from Naveen Munjal, Director Business Development and […] Read more
Tata Power-Distribution Seeks Approval for Short-Term Power Purchase for October Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy On August 26, 2022, Tata Power Company Limited Distribution (TPC-D) submitted a petition to adopt a tariff for the purchase of 75 MW round-the-clock power (RTC). Following the tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines published by the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GOI), on March 30, 2016, Tata Power Company is looking to acquire electricity […] Read more
Assam Issues Draft Net Metering Guidelines For Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has released a draft notification, outlining the guidelines for group net metering and virtual net metering for renewable energy. The northeastern state, in its guidelines, stated, “The distribution licensees will be required to facilitate and bear the capital expenditure for Service Line cum Development (SLD). This aims to facilitate […] Read more
APERC Releases Draft To Streamline Deviation Settlement Mechanism Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) recently released a draft notification to incentivize consumers to amend their electricity consumption patterns. This draft aims to reform both the timing and level of electricity demand to help consumers use electricity more efficiently. “Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulation, 2024”, aims to manage […] Read more
HPERC Issues Draft Regulation To Promote Green Open Access Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy To offer the right to Green Energy Open Access to consumers in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released draft regulation guidelines to promote green open access in the state. Under the regulation, which is termed “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access and Banking) […] Read more
MERC Declines MSEDCL’s Plea To Not Allow Virtual Net Meters Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest notification decided to stick to its plan to roll out the facility of virtual net-metering for residential consumers especially living in multi-storeyed buildings. The state power regulator in its discussion on a draft regulation on the issue ruled out the pleas of the Maharashtra discom and […] Read more
MERC New Regulation Sets 7% Flexible Demand Target For Next Five Years Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Given the evolving context of generation profiles from various types of generation plants, including those behind the meters (within consumer premises), and the significant emphasis on solarizing agricultural feeders and households, it is now imperative to view demand-side management as an opportunity. This opportunity includes a combination of demand flexibility, demand response, energy efficiency, and […] Read more
Rajasthan To Allows Pvt Edu Centers To Use Net-Billing During Vacations Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has now approved its proposal to allow educational institutions in Rajasthan (including private entities) to use net-billing provisions for their rooftop solar connections. Earlier, the Commission had brought out a draft regulation to allow educational institutions to use the benefit of net-billing for two months in a year when […] Read more
