Summary: —- The key purpose of this amendment is to introduce a comprehensive new chapter (Chapter XA) dedicated to the additional safety requirements for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) . These regulations will come into force on April 1, 2027. ### 1. Introduction and Applicability – **Short Title:** Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety […]
In The Matter of Determination of value of “X” for computation of the deviation (in %) for Wind and Solar Sellers of the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024-Regarding – EQ
Summary: —-s ### 1. Background and Context – **Regulatory Framework:** The order operates under the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024. – **The Issue:** The DSM Regulations introduced a formula to calculate deviation percentage for WS Sellers: `Dws% = (Actual Generation – Scheduled Generation) / [ (X% of Available Capacity) + ((100-X)% […]
Petition for Adoption of Tariff of 1200 MW ISTS Grid connected Wind – Solar Hybrid Power projects on anywhere in India with “Green-Shoe Option” by Ministry of Power – EQ
Summary: — ### Green-Shoe Option Allocation NHPC offered an **additional 1,200 MW** under the Green-Shoe Option at the L1 tariff (₹3.41/kWh). The allocation proceeded as follows: | Round | Bidder | Allocation (MW) | |——-|——–|—————-| | **First Round** | Adani | 600 | | | Avaada | 210 | | | Sprng & Illuminate | […]
Draft GERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary: — ### Key Amendments #### 1. Amendment to Regulation 1(4) – Banking Charge Validity Period The existing Regulation 1(4) is substituted to specify the validity period of banking charges: > **”The Banking Charge specified in Regulation 17.6 shall be effective from the date of notification of these Regulations up to 30th June 2026 or […]
RERC (Electricity Supply Code and Connected Matters) (Third Amendment), Regulations, 2026 – EQ
Summary: — ### Key Amendments #### 1. New Provision: Dual Source Supply for HT/EHT Consumers (Regulation 6.14) A new sub-regulation **6.14** is inserted, which allows **HT/EHT consumers** to avail electricity supply from **two sources**, either: – **Simultaneous use** of both sources, or – One as a **standby source** **Conditions**: – Subject to **technical feasibility** and […]
In the Matter of Directions for removal of difficulty in implementation of the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024 – EQ
Summary: —- **Key Business Points:** 1. **Extension of existing recovery mechanism** – The current methodology for recovering deficits from Drawee DICs (Distribution/Interface Companies), which uses a 50:50 ratio based on drawal at IST periphery and GNA (General Network Access), will remain in force until **October 4, 2026** instead of the earlier deadline of March 31, […]
Petition for Adoption of Tariff for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS Connected Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects (HYBRID-3) in India by the Ministry of Power – EQ
Summary: — #### 1. Project & Regulatory Overview – **Core Objective:** SJVN sought the adoption of tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for a large-scale wind-solar hybrid power project. This is a **post-bid, regulatory approval** step required under the Electricity Act, 2003. – **Project Scope:** 1200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid […]
Petition of the Electricity Act of the Civil Procedure Code of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023 – EQ
Summary: — #### 1. Case Overview & Background – **Nature of Case:** This is a **Review Petition** filed by a power generator (Dhariwal Infrastructure Limited) against a previous CERC order. The petition was **dismissed** by the Commission for not meeting the legal grounds for a review. – **Underlying Dispute:** The case originates from a previous […]
Petition for Adoption of Tariff for Setting up of 1200 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects with 600 MW/2400 MWh Energy Storage Systems anywhere in India – EQ
Summary: — #### 1. Project & Regulatory Overview – **Core Objective:** SJVN sought the adoption of tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for a large-scale renewable energy project. This is a **post-bid, regulatory approval** step required under the Electricity Act, 2003. – **Project Scope:** 1200 MW of Interstate Transmission System (ISTS)-connected Solar PV Power […]
Petition for Truing up and the determination of tariff for the assets under Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-VIII (ERSS-VIII) – EQ
Summary: — ### Case Details | Parameter | Details | |———–|———| | **Petition No.** | 565/TT/2025 | | **Petitioner** | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) | | **Respondents** | Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited and Others (including WBSETCL as Respondent No. 7) | | **Subject** | True-up of transmission tariff for 2019–24 […]