100KW Open Access Limit Not Applicable to Captive Consumers: MERC Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy It may be recalled that in May, the Ministry of Power has asked all the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to notify green tariffs under the Green Energy Open Access Regulations. Heeding the request, MERC has introduced the draft notification on Green Energy Open Access. The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) DOA Regulations pave the way […] Read more
Can’t Impose Licensing of Power Generation Under The Garb Of Approval: RERC Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest judgment, reiterated that discoms should not make attempts to impose licensing of power generation under the garb of approvals. The State Commission said that such moves could dilute the reforms made under the Electricity Act of 20023. “Delicensing of the generating plants and captive plants was one of […] Read more
Ministry of Power Releases Guidelines For Uniform Renewable Tariff Updated On Thu, Oct 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now approved the procedure for implementing a Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff for the end power procurers, including discoms and open-access consumers. It will be applicable to renewable energy projects connected with the Inter-State Transmission Systems (ISTS). It comes after the Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2022 discussed the uniform renewable tariff (URET). […] Read more
Discoms In Gujarat To Levy Rs 0.87/Kwh As Surcharge For Open Access Updated On Thu, Oct 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its suo motto order, has specified the additional surcharge rate for the open access consumers in the state. As per the latest order of the state, it has specified Rs 0.87 per KwH applicable for open access services between October 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. It comes after […] Read more
Megawatt Charging For Large EVs Could Keep Out Hydrogen Updated On Fri, Oct 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The EV transition has picked pace, an area where Hydrogen has been considered viable in the transportation sector is the heavy vehicles space. At issue here is the charging time for the large battery packs heavy transportation vehicles would necessarily have, and the long distances and tight timelines they have to cover. A new report […] Read more
CERC Issues Another Order To Clarify Implementation Of GNA Norms Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest suo motto order tried to bring more clarity towards the implementation of the General Network Access (GNA). The Commission had introduced the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access for the ISTS) Regulations 2022. The detailed order said that CTUIL had earlier submitted the Railways (Northern Railway-ISTS-UP) […] Read more
Gujarat Releases Draft Renewable Energy Policy-2023 with Focus on Wind-Solar Hybrid Technologies Updated On Thu, Sep 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Government of Gujarat has notified the Renewable Energy Policy-2023 for further encouraging setting up of renewable generation projects based on wind, solar and wind-solar hybrid technologies. The policy will come into effect from the date of notification and shall remain in operation up to June 2028 or till notification of the new policy, whichever […] Read more
Credit Fair & UTL Solar Unite to Offer Solar Rooftop Installation Financing Solutions Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Credit Fair, a consumer lending fintech startup, has joined forces with solar inverter firm UTL Solar, to offer collateral-free affordable financing solutions to enable individuals, MSMEs, housing societies and trust associations in setting up solar rooftop solutions. The collaboration is a part of Credit Fair’s mission to facilitate solar energy adoption across the country without […] Read more
CERC Proposes Change In Norms Regulating Old Thermal Plants Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest notification, has proposed a change in a provision of its existing regulations. This provision is related to the older thermal power plants and their powers to tie up with beneficiaries for power supply. It has asked the stakeholders and public to send in their comments and objections by […] Read more
