Goa and Union Territories to have Project Specific Solar Tariffs
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories has extended the control period of JERC’s 2015 regulations for grid-connected solar power by three years ...
Andhra Pradesh Issues New Wind Policy with Various Incentives to Attract Developers
Andhra Pradesh has announced Wind Power Policy-2018 with a goal to expand the base of wind projects in the state. This policy will remain applicable for a period of five ...
CERC’s Final Amendment to Interstate Open Access Power Regulations
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finalized the amended regulations for open access in interstate transmission, which were initially passed in 2008. The new regulations will be in effect ...
GST Introduction to be Treated as Change in Law for Transmission Service Providers: CERC
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued an order stating that the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) that came into effect from July 1, 2017 will constitute ...
State Transmission Utility Must Maintain Solar Evacuation Infrastructure: MERC
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the competitive bidding process for long-term procurement of 1 GW power from floating solar projects which will be established on the state’s ...
NHPC Calls for EPC Contractors to Develop a 32 MW Solar Project in Uttar Pradesh
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has floated a tender for a 32 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project to be developed in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh. This is an ...
Nepal Begins Construction of its Landmark Power Transmission Line with Aid from EU
Nepal’s Minister of Energy recently inaugurated the ceremony to formally mark the initiation of construction of the Chilime-Trishuli transmission system in central Nepal. This project is expected to allow access ...
South Korea Plans to Build 4 GW of Solar-Wind Complex
South Korea has announced that it will build a 4 GW solar and wind energy complex on the Saemangeum reclaimed land area in Gunsan. The hybrid complex will be located ...
ADB Approves $500 Million Loan For Turkmenistan’s Power Transmission Infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will lend $500 million to Turkmenistan, a central Asian country, to reinforce the country’s power transmission network, improve the reliability of its power supply, and ...
Assam Issues Regulations for Open Access in Intrastate and Interstate Transmission
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has issued AERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and related matters) Regulations, 2018. These regulations apply to the state of Assam and will come into force ...
Hydro Power Developer Wins Case against Maharashtra Transmission Company
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has passed an order directing the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd. (MSETCL) to pay a total sum of ₹5.5 million (~ $0.075 million) to a ...
Sri Lanka’s Smart Grid Project to Receive $34 Million from France
In an effort to reduce the transmission losses at its state utility Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka is slated to receive ₹2,529 million (~$34.41 million) from French Agency for ...
CEA Charts Transmission Infrastructure Plan for 4,950 MW of Wind Projects
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has formulated a plan for developing transmission system to accommodate wind energy aggregating 4,950 MW. The transmission system will be augmented in Gujarat and Tamil ...
Power Grid to Plan Evacuation Infrastructure for 50 GW Solar and 16.5 GW Wind by 2021
For better implementation of renewable energy projects, especially wind and solar, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has written to the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), the ...
There is Adequate Connectivity to Meet Transmission Requirements: R.K. Singh
The connectivity between the southern grid and the power grids of other regions are adequate to meet the power transmission requirements between Tamil Nadu and other states, according to the ...
India and South Korea Sign Agreement for the Expansion of Renewables
The Korea Power Electric Corp. (KEPCO), a South Korean state-run utility, has signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with India’s Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) for the expansion of ...
Bosnia Floats Tender for 65 MW of Solar Project
Bosnia’s autonomous Serb Republic has launched a tender for the construction of a 65 MW solar power project in southeastern Bosnia, the country’s largest so far, according to Reuters. The ...
REC to Increase Loan Disbursements to Renewable Energy Segment in the Coming Years
The Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), a public sector unit of the government of India involved in financing all segments of the power sector, plans to increase loan disbursements for the ...
Karnataka Imposes Wheeling Charges on Renewable Projects
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued an order fixing the wheeling, transmission charges to be levied on renewable energy projects in the state. The order has been in ...
Lack of Transmission Capacity a Growing Concern for Solar and Wind Companies
With more than 66 GW of renewable energy capacity connected to India’s national grid, the country’s renewable industry continues to grow at a fast pace but the transmission infrastructure needed ...
Connectivity between Southern Grid and Other Power Grids Can Support 19.95 GW
The inter-regional transmission links being developed under India’s Green Energy Corridor program are ready to begin evacuating an aggregate capacity of 19.95 GW, according to government data. In a written ...
Open Access Customers Expected to Pay Transmission and Wheeling Charges in Assam
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has issued draft terms and conditions for open access regulations in 2018. According to the draft rules, generating companies, captive generating plants, and consumers ...
Power Minister Directs REC & PFC Not to Give Loans to DISCOMs With Heavy Losses
Power Minister R.K. Singh has directed Rural Energy Corporation (REC) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) to not grant loans to distribution companies (DISCOMs) which are making heavy losses (above 15 ...
Need for Green Energy Corridors Grows as Over 64 GW of Renewables are Connected to the Grid
India’s clean energy footprint is increasing every year and more than 64 GW of renewable energy capacity have been connected to the grid so far, according to Minister of Power ...
Ministry of Power Waives ISTS Charges for Wind and Solar Projects Commissioned up to 2022
The Ministry of Power has issued an order stating that no interstate transmission charges and losses will be levied on solar and wind power projects commissioned up to March 31, ...
