KERC Revises Electricity Tariffs, Reduces Power Charges Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has revised the retail supply tariff for the financial year 2024-25 for all the distribution licensees. KERC tariff order found a marginal surplus for FY2024-25. It mentioned about reduction in tariffs to commercial, industrial consumers, and domestic consumers (consuming above 100 units per month). For low-tech domestic lighting, the […] Read more
Amendments in Electricity Rules Add Clarity On Energy Storage, Open Access Charges Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a notification on changes to the Electricity Rules for Consumers, the government has sought to add a level of clarity on charges payable by consumers, as well as the status of energy storage systems. Limit To Open Access Charges The notification starts off by establishing a limit of 20% of the cost of supply […] Read more
MERC Asks MSEDCL To Pay Delay Charges To Wind Power Firms Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered MSEDCL to pay delayed payment charges and penalty to the small wind power generators for delayed payments. The order came to light after a group of small wind power generators approached the state power regulator complaining about delayed payment from MSEDCL and defiance of earlier order of […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
Resentment Among TN MSMEs Against Additional Rooftop Solar Charges Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar consumers across Tamil Nadu are now miffed with the additional charges levied by the state unlike many other Indian states which are promoting rooftop solar. The state agencies are now levying network or wheeling charges from the prosumers in the state. In a recent development, several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) associations […] Read more
GERC Declines To Impose Charges For Rooftop Solar Users Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order declined to impose new charges on solar rooftop consumers. This came to the light when some stakeholders demanded imposing system strengthening charges from rooftop solar users. The demand included imposing system strengthening charges from consumers having capacities below 6Kw. The matter was raised during the […] Read more
As EV Infra Charges Up, Expect EVs To Follow Suit Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The recent speed breaker in the sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has raised many worries that the industry might be heading for trouble. However, we believe that this temporary blip will soon be a memory as sales pick up again, mainly due to the visible improvements one can expect in EV charging infrastructure, as well […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
Adani Electricty Plans To Install 8,500 EV Charges In Mumbai Societies Updated On Thu, Mar 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has announced that it has plans to install 8,500 chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) across apartment societies in Mumbai, reported news agency PTI. The Adani group company said it has launched what it calls the “share charge” initiative under which multiple EV owners can charge their vehicles, as was reported by […] Read more