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Jharkhand Introduces Solar Group and Virtual Net Metering Framework

Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has formulated regulations for group net metering and virtual net metering in the state. The rules are expected...

February 9, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Solar
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CERC Allows Compensation for Renewable Energy Developer Due to GST Rate Change

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed a renewable energy developer to claim compensation to offset the financial and commercial impact of...

January 4, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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CERC Approves Compensation to Solar Developer in Change in Law Case

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved a plea by ReNew Sun Waves (RSWPL) to receive compensation, both before and after the commercial...

December 22, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Each User Mandated to Own 26% Shareholding in Group Captive Power Project

Each captive power user, even in a group captive structure of open access, must now hold a minimum ownership of 26%, according to the amendments to the Electricity Rules,...

July 6, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Open Access

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Solar
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New Electricity Rules Curb Arbitrary Hikes in Open Access Surcharge

The Ministry of Power has made changes to the Electricity Rules, 2005. According to the notification, the surcharge that open access consumers must pay, as determined by...

January 3, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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CERC Grants Interstate Electricity Trading License to Vibrant Energy

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a trading license to Vibrant Energy Holdings Global India (VEH Global India) for interstate electricity...

December 27, 2022

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Punjab Passes Bill in Legislative Assembly to Renegotiate Renewable Energy Tariffs

The Punjab government has passed a Bill to revise the long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) between the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) and the renewable...

November 12, 2021

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Arjun Joshi

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Renewable Energy
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Punjab Goes the Andhra Way, Mulls Legislation to Renegotiate Renewable Energy Tariffs

In a move that could set another bad precedent, the Punjab Government is contemplating bringing legislation to reduce the tariffs for renewable energy projects approved...

November 5, 2021

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Ministry Issues Guidelines for Optimum Utilization of Power Generation Capacity

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has approved the guidelines for optimum utilization of power generation capacity. As per the tariff policy, power generating stations must...

October 11, 2021

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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DISCOMs Must Ensure 24/7 Power Supply to Control Air Pollution: Ministry of Power

The Ministry of Power has issued a draft proposal for amending the Electricity Act, 2021 to ensure that distribution companies (DISCOMs) provide round-the-clock...

October 1, 2021

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Harsh Shukla

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Andhra High Court Quashes the 6.4 GW Solar Project Tender by APEGCL

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has upheld the petition filed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) and quashed the request for selection (RfS) and the draft...

June 17, 2021

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Ministry of Power Proposes Allowing Net Metering for Rooftop Solar up to 500 kW

The Ministry of Power has issued a draft amendment to Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, which allows net metering for rooftop solar systems of loads up to...

April 9, 2021

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Rahul Nair

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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CERC Asks Power Ministry to Stay Out of its Regulatory Jurisdiction for Electricity Act

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued an advisory for the recent draft rules proposed by the Ministry of Power (MoP), asking it to work in...

October 16, 2020

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Other

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Other Energy
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Relief to SMEs in Tamil Nadu As State Raises Low-Tension Category Limit to 150 kW

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a notice specifying amendments to the state’s electricity supply and distribution code, according to...

September 16, 2020

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Tamil Nadu CM Expresses Concern With the Proposed Amendments in Electricity Act

In a letter to the Union Power Minister, R.K. Singh, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edapaddi K Palaniswamy, has underlined several concerns relating to the proposed...

July 14, 2020

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Market & Policy

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