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Gujarat Regulator Issues Rules for Green Energy Banking, Open Access Charges

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has issued the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access)...

February 22, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Renewable Energy
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Ministry Asks States to Submit Green Energy Open Access Rules Compliance Status

The Ministry of Power has instructed state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) to comply with the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy...

February 20, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Renewable Energy
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Odisha’s Potential Solar Open Access Boom Hinges on Overcoming Challenges

Large industries in Odisha have the mandate of fulfilling Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) owing to the captive thermal plants used to run their facilities. This...

February 13, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Open Access

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Solar
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Jharkhand Clarifies Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access

Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has introduced new regulations to encourage the generation of electricity from renewable sources. Called the...

February 7, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Other
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MERC Orders DISCOM to Refund Excess Penalty Charges to Theme Park Owner

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to reimburse Imagicaa World...

February 6, 2024

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access
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30-40 GW of Open Access Green Energy Could be Added in 4-5 Years: Interview

In an exclusive interview with Mercom India, Rahul Mishra, Senior VP and Head of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) at BluPine Energy, shared his views on the recent...

January 24, 2024

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Satish Shetty

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C&I

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Open Access
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Chhattisgarh’s Open Access Solar Projects Surge With Policy Boost

Chhattisgarh, which has traditionally relied on coal sources for its energy requirements, has recently seen a surge in solar capacity additions, accounting for about 5%...

January 16, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Mercom Research Focus

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Open Access

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Solar
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First Solar’s Module Manufacturing Facility to Procure Renewable Power from Cleantech

Photovoltaic modules manufacturer First Solar has entered into a 15-year captive power purchase agreement (PPA) with Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy solution...

January 5, 2024

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Satish Shetty

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C&I

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Open Access

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Solar

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Wind
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Solar Open Access Installations Surge With 907 MW Added in Q3 2023

India saw a surge in solar open access installations with the addition of 907 MW in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, a 36.1% increase over 666 MW in the previous quarter,...

December 7, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Mercom Research Focus

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Open Access

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Solar
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Goa Invites Bids for 2.25 MW Solar Project at Mormugao Port

Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has invited bids to develop a 2.25 MW ground-mounted solar power project with virtual net metering on a turnkey basis at Mormugao...

December 6, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Open Access

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Karnataka Halves Additional Surcharge for Green Energy Open Access Consumers

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved an additional surcharge of ₹1.40 /kWh (~$0.017) for consumers availing power through open access for the...

November 24, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Other
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Haryana Regulator Clarifies Issues in Implementing Green Energy Open Access

Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has provided a series of clarifications on the difficulties in implementing certain sections of the HERC (Green Energy...

November 16, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access
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Maharashtra Hikes Banking Charges to 8% Under New Open Access Rules

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has increased the banking charges for green energy open access consumers to 8% of the energy banked from 2%....

November 14, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access
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Ministry Proposes Procedure to Verify Captive Status of Power Projects

The Ministry of Power has proposed a draft procedure to verify the captive status of power-generating projects supplying to users located across multiple states,...

November 6, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Other
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Uttar Pradesh a High Potential Solar Open Access Market, But Challenges Remain

Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state, is transitioning from a predominantly agricultural economy into a promising industrial hub. The state’s recent...

October 25, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Open Access

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Solar

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