BUSINESS PLAN Approval of Business Plan for MYT Control Period from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 – EQ
Summary:
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## 📌 Case Overview
* **Commission:** Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)
* **Petitioner:** Electricity Department, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A\&N)
* **Respondent:** None (suo motu compliance petition)
* **Subject:** Approval of **Renewable Power Procurement Plan & RPO compliance** for **FY 2022-23 & FY 2023-24**.
* **Order Date:** January 2025
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## ⚡ Background
* A\&N Electricity Department is obligated to fulfill **Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)** targets under JERC regulations.
* Due to **geographical isolation, transmission constraints, and renewable integration limits**, the petitioner could not fully meet RPO from physical renewable projects.
* Requested approval to meet shortfall via **Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)**.
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## 📊 Submissions by Petitioner
* **RPO Targets (per JERC):**
* FY 2022-23 → \~24% of consumption
* FY 2023-24 → \~27% of consumption
* **Actual Achievement:**
* Solar contribution remained low due to delays in commissioning of floating solar & rooftop plants.
* Non-solar RE potential limited on islands.
* Significant **shortfall remained**.
* **Compliance Proposal:**
* Procure **RECs** from power exchanges to cover unmet obligation.
* Submitted financial implications for REC purchase.
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## 🏛️ Commission’s Observations
* Verified petitioner’s **genuine efforts** to procure renewable power.
* Accepted **technical/geographical challenges** in A\&N Islands (grid isolation, land scarcity).
* Emphasized RECs as a **valid compliance mechanism** in such cases.
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## ✅ Final Order
1. Approved **RPO compliance plan** for FY 2022-23 & 2023-24.
2. Permitted **REC purchase** to meet the deficit.
3. Directed submission of **quarterly compliance reports**.
4. Ordered proactive planning for **FY 2024-25 onwards**, with focus on floating solar, rooftop, and hybrid projects.
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