Easier Network Access
In a key development towards the introduction of general network access (GNA) for interstate transmission planning, the […]
Regulation
Easier Network Access
Revisiting DSM
Taking cognisance of the changing dynamics of power system operations and the emerging electricity market realities, the […]
PPA Exit
CERC allows Delhi discoms to exercise right of first refusal
In a first-of-its-kind order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed the two Delhi discoms – BSES […]
Market Redesign
MoP realigns REC mechanism to give a fillip to renewable power
Renewable energy certificates (RECs) play a key role in promoting the sale and growth of renewable energy […]
Maintaining Grid Stability
CERC issues draft Ancillary Services Regulations, 2021
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the draft CERC (Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2021 to enhance […]
Green Power Tariff
MERC allows consumers to procure 100 per cent renewable energy for a small charge
Maharashtra has the fourth highest renewable power capacity installations in the country, as of February 2021. Commercial […]
Cost Savings
POSOCO’s report on SCED pilot gives insights on resource optimisation at ISGS
The pilot security constrained economic despatch (SCED) has helped gain experience in the scope of optimisation at […]
Policy Revamp
CERC notifies Power Market Regulations, 2021
The Indian power market has come a long way over the past decade and seems to be […]
Interview with T. Sriranga Rao Garu
“Smart microgrids will play a growing role in meeting local demand”
One of the key focus areas of the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) is promoting the […]
Promoting Flexibilisation
POSOCO releases draft guidelines for evaluating ISGS ramping capabilities
With the increasing penetration of renewable energy in the power system, real-time system operation is faced with […]
Bold Steps
Policy and regulatory developments in the renewable energy sector
In the past one year, the policy and regulatory environment in the renewable energy sector has experienced […]
A New Approach
CERC revises principles of transmission pricing
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) notified the Sharing of Interstate Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2020 […]
Encouraging Emission Control
CERC proposes a compensation mechanism for ECS installation
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued a staff paper on a mechanism for compensation to […]
Market Coupling
CERC proposal may impede innovation and competition in the sector
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its Power Market Regulations Draft 2020 has proposed market coupling […]
Proposing Change
CERC issues advisory for revising bidding guidelines for TBCB projects
The award of transmission projects through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) is a significant achievement for the power […]
A Key Development
CERC reduces floor prices of solar and non-solar RECs to zero
In a key milestone in the trading of renewable energy certificates (RECs), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission […]
Ensuring Power Quality
Implementing reserves and ancillary services at the intra-state level
The Indian power sector has, so far, witnessed the deployment of various reserves and ancillary services such […]
SCED Implementation
Wider scope, longer timelines
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently expanded the ambit of security constrained economic despatch (SCED), […]
Storage Need
Regulatory viewpoint on the requirement for ESS
With the rapid growth of renewable energy, its integration with the grid is throwing up challenges for […]
Restructuring Electricity Markets
The Indian power sector is gradually moving away from multi-decade generation contracts with limited despatch flexibility to […]