CERC Takes Into Account PSPs, Offshore Wind, Changes Transmission Rules Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has made changes to the rules about how costs are shared for using the Inter–State Electricity Transmission System (ISTS) These new rules have been named CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024. For power plants that connect to both the national (inter-State) and local […] Read more
NVVN Plans To Boost Solar At NTPC Ramagundam, Simhadri Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam LImited (NVVN) has now issued a tender with an aim to boost the growth of solar on the premises of NTPC Ramagundam and NTPC Simhadri. The subsidiary of the NTPC Group plans to boost the growth of rooftop solar and ground-mounted solar projects at these sites. As per the NVVN plan, […] Read more
Telangana Approves Additional Surcharge For Open Access Consumers Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Telangana State Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has approved an additional surcharge of ₹1.09 (~$0.012) per kWh for open access consumers for the second half (2H) of the financial year 2024-25. This surcharge will apply to the amount of electricity scheduled through open access, except for consumers wheeling power from captive power projects. In September 2020, […] Read more
MNRE To Fund Innovative Technologies Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy To further support the development of innovative projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued latest guidelines laying down new norms under the ‘Innovative Projects’ component of the scheme. The objectives of the Innovative Projects for Rooftop Solar are: a. To identify and fund new […] Read more
RERC Notifies Draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently released a draft notification for the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) regulations for 2024. The commission is inviting suggestions on the draft until October 18th. In this draft, the RERC outlines the criteria for accessing green energy through open access, which will be available upon payment of specific charges. […] Read more
MERC Orders Increase In Licence Fees For Maharashtra Discoms Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has now decided to increase the annual licence fees for discoms, paid to the state power regulator. These charges are paid by the state discoms under the MERC (Fees and Charges) Regulations. The state power commission passed the order after hearing the arguments of the stakeholders on the matter, […] Read more
Govt Releases Revised Guidelines For EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now issued a revised guidelines for setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at private, public and restricted areas. The fresh norms talked about a ceiling in the tariffs of EV charging stations, maximum service charges from consumers during solar and non-solar hours. The new rules also touched upon the […] 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
Maharashtra Discom Issues Green Energy Open Access Norms Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now issued guidelines for the roll out of green energy open access in the state. This comes after the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission had notified its MERC (Distributed Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations 2023. The latest regulation allows consumers with contracted demand of 100 kw or […] Read more
