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AIPEF urges chief ministers to reject Electricity Amendment Bill

The federation shot off a letter to the chief ministers ahead of a meeting of ministers concerned with Union Power Minister R K Singh on Friday. New Delhi: The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has urged all chief ministers to reject the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 saying that the proposed amendments will weaken the […]

India’s Power Transmission Network Crosses 5 Lakh Circuit Km – EQ

APP requests MNRE to include gas-based power in RTC scheme

In the letter, the body said gas is a superior choice as balancing power. It has many advantages when compared with coal. It has faster ramping rates, low technical minimum level of operation and high part load efficiencies New Delhi: A power producers body has requested the government to include electricity generated from gas-based plants […]

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Karnataka extends Renewable Purchase Obligation timeline for Obligated Entities

  In a recent announcement, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission gave an extension to the obligated entities under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) mechanism to fulfill their obligations. According to the order published on 13th May 2020, the obligated entities as defined in the principal regulations i.e. Distribution Licensees, Grid-connected Captive Consumers and Open Access […]

India’s Power Transmission Network Crosses 5 Lakh Circuit Km – EQ

Chhattisgarh amends RPO targets for Captive Power Producers

Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) recently published an order stating amendments to the Renewable Purchase Obligation and REC framework Implementation Regulations, 2016. The amendment in light came into existence after a petition was made to the Commission requesting to amend the current RPO regulations in line with an order published by the Ministry of […]

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Including hydropower in RPO target for states to boost grid flexibility, address variability of solar and wind energy

The draft amendment also provides for Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO) and lays down the modalities for bundling of renewable energy including hydro with thermal energy New Delhi: The proposal by the power ministry to include hydropower within the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets set for the state distribution companies will provide greater flexibility to the […]

India’s Power Transmission Network Crosses 5 Lakh Circuit Km – EQ

Punjab Govt has directed PSERC to reduce RPO by 1.5% for FY19-20, 2.0% for FY20-21

PSERC issued notice for public views Public Notice inviting Objections/ Comments/ Suggestions of General Public and Stakeholders regarding directions issued by Government of Punjab under section 108 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to the Commission vide letter No. 01/04/2020-EB(PR)/ 185-186 dated 07.04.2020 and the letter has been taken on record as petition No. 12 of […]

Petition of the DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations and Commission (Peer to Peer Energy Transaction) Guidelines – EQ