The RERC Draft Demand Flexibility and Demand Side Management Regulations, 2026 represent a landmark regulatory framework for Rajasthan’s power sector. These regulations mandate DISCOMs to treat electricity demand as a dispatchable grid resource, establish dedicated DF/DSM cells, meet escalating Demand Flexibility Portfolio Obligations (0.25% to 2% of peak demand by FY 2029-30), introduce aggregator-based market …
Ending the nine-month long confusion period, Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in a recent order has increased net metering capacity up to 500 kilowatt (KWp) from earlier provision of 10kWp. In June 2021, the central government had approved Net Metering Up to 500 kW Capacity for Rooftop Solar Power Systems. However, this Ministry of Power (MOP) …
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On 19 August 2021, MNRE has issued Solar Benchmark Cost 2021-22 for different types of solar power plants & equipments. MNRE Solar Benchmark Cost 2021-22: Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Capacity States other than Special Category(Rs/KWp) Special Category States (Rs/KWp) 1 KWp 51,100 56,210 Above 1 KWp – 2 KWp 46,980 51,670 Above 2 …
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced its new Maharashtra EV Policy 2021 to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles and help in developing the charging infrastructure in the state of Maharashtra. The policy also offers incentives for setting up public charging stations and aimed at making Maharashtra the country’s top manufacturer of EV in India. The …
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30 June 2021: Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued an extension to Net-Metering deadline in Rajasthan till 15th September 2021. Hence, Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive Systems commissioned under Net Metering agreements upto 15th September, 2021, shall continue to operate under the Net Metering arrangement till the period of Connection Agreement. RERC had …
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29 June 2021: Union Ministry of Power has finally notified the much-awaited amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) 2020 Rules. In a gazette notification, the central government has approved Net Metering Up to 500 kW Capacity for Rooftop Solar Power Systems. Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2021 The notification also defines the terms …
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As per a the notification issued on 11th June 2021, the Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) has announced increase in the electric two-wheelers subsidy in India. The announcement came in form of partial modification of the Scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II). As per …
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In the Union Budget 2021-22, presented on 1st February 2021, the Finance Minister announced an outlay of INR 1.97 Lakh Crores for the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 13 key sectors, to create national manufacturing champions and generate employment opportunities for the country’s youth. On 7th April 2021, Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approved MNRE‘s proposal on Production Linked …
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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has given approval to the petition filed by Pranurja Solutions Ltd, to establish what will become India’s third power exchange after Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) and Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL). Pranurja Solutions Limited proposes to offer a power trading exchange platform and had filed a petition with the …
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Through an Order dated 17th August 2020, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) gave approval for the launch of the Indian Energy Exchange’s (IEX) Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM). IEX had filed a petition with the CERC regarding the same in 2018. In its order, the CERC specified that as the GTAM was following all principles …
