New Vendor Rating System Introduced For Rooftop Solar Industry
The Vendor Rating Programme (VRP) will assess vendors on various parameters, including workmanship, component quality, installation practices, and safety standards. The ratings will be displayed on a national portal, enabling consumers to make informed choices when selecting vendors.
New Regulations for Fees and Charges of Regional Load Despatch Centres
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued new regulations governing fees and charges levied by Regional Load Despatch Centres (RLDCs) in India. These regulations are effective from the date of publication and will apply for a control period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029.
CERC Seeks Public Input on Renewable Energy Tariffs
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is inviting comments from stakeholders on its proposal for determining generic tariffs for renewable energy projects in India. CERC proposes to determine the generic tariff for the first year of the control period, i.e. July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. It has therefore published a proposal to the general public.
June 2024 Escalation Rates For Imported Coal
The cost of imported coal has seen a slight increase of 1.68%. However, the cost of transporting imported coal has decreased by 4.78%. The cost of handling imported coal within India has remained unchanged,
Implementation of Awareness & Outreach Under PM Surya Ghar
This government initiative aims to incentivize rooftop solar installations in residential homes across India. The program aims to achieve 1 crore rooftop solar installations and provide free or low-cost electricity to participating households.
MNRE Announces Three New Operational Guidelines Providing Incentives And Component Building
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled several new operational guidelines under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. These include guidelines on incentives to DISCOMs, to accelerate rooftop solar installation across India. The PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has also unveiled a component to accelerate rooftop solar deployment through incentives for Local Bodies. Additionally, the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has launched a Capacity Building program to empower a skilled workforce for India’s rooftop solar revolution.
New DERC(Supply Code and Performance Standards) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations 2024
On July 16, 2024, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission amended the Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations:
Regulation 2(7): Defines “APPLICATION” as a complete submission by 1500 hrs.
Regulation 2(42a): Defines “METROPOLITAN” as areas with 1 million+ people, specified by the Lt. Governor.
Regulation 2(51): Defines “Urban Areas” as all areas except rural and Metropolitan.
Regulation 11(4)(i): Sets maximum time periods for providing or modifying connections in electrified areas.
Government Announces Increased Support for Biomass Pellet Production
Non-torrefied pellet manufacturing plants will now receive a significantly higher CFA of Rs. 21 lakh per MTPH or 30% of the capital cost (whichever is lower), with a maximum of Rs. 1.05 crore per project. Torrefied pellet manufacturing plants will receive the highest CFA of Rs. 42 lakh per MTPH or 30% of the capital cost (whichever is lower), with a maximum of Rs. 2.1 crore per project. Briquette manufacturing plants continue to receive a CFA of Rs. 9 lakh per Metric Ton per Hour (MTPH) capacity, with a maximum of Rs. 45 lakh per project.
UPCL seeks public responses on new proposal under the provisions of UERC (Terms and Conditions of intra-state Open Access) Regulations, 2015
On July 6, 2024, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) invited comments on its proposal for an Additional Surcharge to cover fixed costs related to supplying electricity to Open Access Consumers from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This proposal is made under the UERC (Terms and Conditions of Intra-State Open Access) Regulations, 2015.
Draft HPERC Levy & collection of fees and charges by SLDC Amendment Regulations, 2024
On July 4, 2024, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) issued the Draft HPERC (Levy and Collection of Fees and Charges by State Load Despatch Centre) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024, amending the 2011 regulations related to the fees and charges levied by the State Load Despatch Centre.
