Uniform Solar Tariff Plan Expected to Expedite Power Purchase Agreements
(The article has been modified based on new information) The proposed system for a ‘Uniform Solar Tariff’ under a central pool (ISTS-connected projects) is aimed at persuading reluctant state-owned power ...
DISCOM to Procure from Bagasse-Based Plant for Short-Term to Meet Peak Power Demand
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) approved the short-term power procurement by KRC distribution companies (DISCOMs) with 8 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) power from November 1, 2022, to October 31, ...
SECI Refunds ₹54 Million in Subsidy for Rooftop Solar Program in September 2022
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) released ₹8.93 billion (~$108.61 million) in payments to solar and wind power generators for the power purchased in September 2022. The disbursal accounted ...
Regulator Approves Purchase of 2.5 GW of Solar Power by Telangana DISCOMs
Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) accorded in-principle approval to Telangana State Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) to procure 2,545 MW of solar power from NTPC, NHPC, and Solar Energy Corporation of ...
Average AT&C Losses for DISCOMs Increases to 22.32% in FY21
The average aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses for distribution companies (DISCOMs) at the national level increased from 20.73% in the financial year (FY) 2019-20 to 22.32% in FY 2020-21 ...
DISCOMs’ Aggregate Loss Soars to ₹502.81 Billion in FY 2021
The aggregate losses for distribution companies (DISCOMs) stood at ₹502.81 billion (~$6.11 billion) in financial year (FY) 2020-21, an increase of 66% compared to ₹302.03 billion (~$3.67 billion) in FY ...
Odisha DISCOM Invites Bids for 180 MW of Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM Program
TP Central Odisha Distribution (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the government of Odisha, has invited bids to install and commission 180 MW of solar power projects for ...
SECI Paid ₹8.13 Billion to Wind and Solar Power Generators in August 2022
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) released ₹8.13 billion (~$98.3 million) in payments to solar and wind power generators for the power purchased in August 2022. The disbursal accounted ...
Andhra Pradesh Sets Renewable Power Purchase Obligation Targets Until 2026-27
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has announced the renewable power purchase obligation (RPPO) targets until the financial year (FY) 2026-27. The RPPO targets are 18% for FY 2022-23, ...
Gujarat Increases Additional Surcharge for Open Access Consumers to ₹0.31/kWh
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has increased the additional surcharge payable by open access consumers to the state distribution companies (DISCOMs) to ₹0.31 (~$0.0038)/kWh. The new additional surcharge will ...
Haryana Regulator Allows State DISCOMs to Carry Forward RPO Backlogs
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) recently allowed distribution companies (DISCOMs) time up to March 31, 2023, to fulfill their renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, including backlogs from previous years ...
Regulator Allows DISCOMs to Buy Green Power from Exchange-Linked Contracts
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) recently directed three distribution companies (DISCOMs) to tie up the medium-term and short-term power for their base load at the earliest. It also allowed ...
Bids Invited for 255 MW of Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects With Greenshoe Option Across India
Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL) has invited bids to set up 255 MW of wind-solar hybrid power projects with a greenshoe option of an additional 255 MW across India. The ...
SECI Released ₹9.54 Billion for Wind and Solar Power Purchased in July 2022
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) released ₹9.54 billion (~$119.6 million) in payments to solar and wind power generators for the power purchased in July 2022. The disbursed amount ...
O&M Tender Issued for 4.8 MW of Solar Projects in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Dadra Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu Power Distribution Corporation (DNHDDPCL) has invited bids for operation and maintenance (O&M) of 4.3 MW of ground-mounted and 485 kW of rooftop solar projects ...
Uttar Pradesh Proposes to Install 16 GW of Solar Capacity in the Next Five Years
The government of Uttar Pradesh has issued the draft Solar Energy Policy 2022. The policy will be valid for five years or until the government notifies a new policy, whichever ...
Telangana DISCOM Directed to Clear Dues to Solar Power Generator
The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) recently directed the state distribution company (DISCOM) to pay for the electricity supplied by a solar power generator along with interest within 45 ...
Solar Developer to be Compensated for Additional O&M Cost Incurred Due to GST Imposition
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) recently directed the Bihar State Power Holding Company (BSPHCL) to compensate a solar developer for 'Change in Law' claims due to the imposition of ...
REC Approves ₹220 Billion for DISCOMs to Clear Dues to Power Generators
REC Limited, a public infrastructure finance company, has approved ₹220 billion (~$2.78 billion) for the power utilities of Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Jammu & Kashmir to clear their outstanding dues ...
DISCOM Dues to Renewable Generators Inch Up to ₹237 Billion in July
Distribution companies (DISCOMs) owed renewable energy generators ₹237.06 billion (~$3 billion) in overdue payments (excluding disputed amounts) at the end of July, according to Ministry of Power data. The figure ...
Quality Assets are in Demand as Investments Flow into the Indian Solar Market
India is on the cusp of a renewable revolution, with the government and the industry complementing each other in facilitating the wider adoption of renewable energy in the country. With ...
SECI Payouts to Solar and Wind Developers Spike to ₹9 Billion in June 2022
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) disbursed ₹9.13 billion (~$114.78 million) to solar and wind power generators for the power purchased in June 2022. The disbursed amount accounted for ...
DISCOM Dues to Renewable Generators Decline Marginally to ₹200.37 Billion in June
Distribution companies (DISCOMs) owed renewable generators ₹200.37 billion (~$2.55 billion) in overdue payments (excluding disputed amounts) at the end of June, according to the data released by the Ministry of Power ...
DISCOMs a Hurdle for the Growth of Open Access Projects in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is one of the most favorable states to set up group captive solar power projects due to its high solar irradiation and the benefit of lower net landed cost ...
Gujarat Adopts Tariff of ₹2.29/kWh for Procuring 500 MW of Solar Power
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) recently adopted the tariff of ₹2.29 (~$0.029)/kWh to procure 500 MW of solar power by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under Phase-XIII ...
