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Maharashtra Proposes Amendments to RPO Compliance Regulations

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed amendments to the  Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), its Compliance and Implementation of...

August 17, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Government Clarifies ALMM Enlistment Guidelines for Co-branded Solar Modules

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has modified the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) guidelines and provided exceptions to broaden the...

March 24, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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Government Amends Green Energy Open Access Rules to Align with Regulations

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Amendment Rules, 2023, under which it has added...

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New Electricity Rules Curb Arbitrary Hikes in Open Access Surcharge

The Ministry of Power has made changes to the Electricity Rules, 2005. According to the notification, the surcharge that open access consumers must pay, as determined by...

January 3, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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CERC Proposes Amendments to Regulations on Sharing ISTS Charges and Losses

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed amendments to the ‘Sharing of Interstate Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulations, 2020....

June 14, 2022

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Rakesh Ranjan

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No Transmission and Wheeling Charges for Distributed Solar Projects in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued amendments to its CSERC (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations,...

January 10, 2022

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Harsh Shukla

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Solar
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Germany’s New Climate Action Plan Focuses on Augmenting Solar and Wind Capacities

The federal cabinet of Germany has approved the amendments to the Renewable Energy Sources Act, intending to achieve its goal to expand renewable energy up to 65% by...

September 24, 2020

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Harsh Shukla

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Renewable Energy
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Telangana Opposes Proposed Amendments to the Electricity Act

The Telangana State Legislative Assembly has accepted the state government’s resolution opposing the central government’s proposed amendments to the...

September 18, 2020

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Harsh Shukla

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Market & Policy
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Andhra Commission Seeks Data from Load Despatch Center to Justify DSM Amendments

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has written to the Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Center (APSLDC), asking it to submit relevant and...

August 7, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Market & Policy
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Inclusion of Hydrogen Fuel Safety Standards Proposed in the Central Motor Vehicles Act

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to include safety evaluation standards for...

July 23, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid
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Andhra Pradesh Amends 10 GW Agricultural Solar Program to Mitigate Cash Flow Issues

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has issued amendments to its order for setting up 10 GW of solar projects in the state to provide farmers nine hours of free...

July 23, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Solar
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Maharashtra DISCOM Highlights Issues with Proposed Amendments to the Electricity Act

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has written a letter to the Ministry of Power (MoP), highlighting its comments and suggestions on...

July 20, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Market & Policy
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SECI’s 2 GW Wind Tender Increased by 500 MW, to be Complemented with Solar Power

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued amendments to its recent tender for 2 GW of Interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected wind projects...

July 10, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Wind
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Electricity Act Amendment Proposals That Could Invigorate the Renewable Energy Sector

The Electricity Act of 2003 was enacted by the Government of India to govern the country’s power sector with the best interests of all its stakeholders in mind. The...

July 8, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Andhra Pradesh Objects to Amendments Proposed in the Electricity Act

In a letter to the Ministry of Power, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has expressed disagreement with the government’s proposed amendments...

June 12, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Market & Policy

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