Summary: —- **Key Details:** 1. **Background:** The Ministry of Power initially circulated the Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026, to all stakeholders on January 20, 2026. The original deadline for submitting comments and suggestions was set for thirty days later, on February 19, 2026. 2. **Reason for Extension:** The Ministry received multiple requests from various stakeholders […]
In Short : MNRE held a consultation on draft frameworks to boost floating solar, currently at just 700 MW. The NISE Potential Assessment and IIT Roorkee Policy draft aim to address data gaps. Key decisions include state-level consultations, developer incentives like plug-and-play models, and inter-ministerial talks with environment and dam safety authorities. In Detail : […]
In Short : The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 for public consultation, initiating a comprehensive review of India’s power sector framework. The draft seeks to replace the 2005 policy, focusing on affordability, reliability, financial sustainability of DISCOMs, clean energy integration, and long-term alignment with India’s development and climate […]
Summary: —- ### **1. OVERVIEW & CONTEXT** * **Purpose:** A comprehensive revision of the 2005 National Electricity Policy, mandated by the Electricity Act, 2003. * **Vision:** To support India’s goal of becoming a **”Viksit Bharat @ 2047″** (Developed India by 2047) by ensuring a **financially viable, environmentally sustainable, and competitive power sector**. * **Core Vision […]
Summary: —- **1. Regulation Overview** * **Purpose:** To amend the **TGERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) Regulation, 2024** (Principal Regulation No. 1 of 2024). * **Primary Driver:** To align the state regulation with the **Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Procedure for Implementation of REC Mechanism 2024** and clarify the beneficiary of Renewable Energy Certificates […]
Summary: — ### **1. Regulatory Context** * Issued by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) under Sections 61 and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003. * Proposed as the **Third Amendment** to the Tariff Regulations, 2021, following earlier amendments in 2023 and 2024. * Applicable for the ongoing **Control Period 2022–2027**. * Draft published […]