Restructuring Electricity Markets
The Indian power sector is gradually moving away from multi-decade generation contracts with limited despatch flexibility to […]
Regulation
Restructuring Electricity Markets
Redefining the Rules
The expert group appointed by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to review the Indian Electricity Grid […]
Transmission Pricing
CERC notifies draft regulations for sharing charges
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), after deliberating on the contentious issue of transmission pricing for a […]
Closer to Real Time
Gate closure could bring in greater market clarity
With the power sector gearing up to operate electricity markets closer to real time, the concept of […]
Progress in Secondary Control
CERC orders pan-Indian AGC implementation
The most critical responsibility of power system operators is to maintain grid reliability through load generation balance. […]
Optimal Despatch
SCED pilot facilitates cost savings based on merit order
The Security Constrained Economic Despatch (SCED), which facilitates the supply of cheaper electricity based on merit order, has […]
Prepping for Real Time
CERC proposes framework for RTM implementation
In August 2019, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) proposed several amendments to create the necessary framework […]
Spot Market Evolution
IEX proposes exotic bids in the day-ahead market
The country’s leading power exchange, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has proposed to introduce “exotic bids” (new […]
Reality Check
POSOCO report assesses the ramping capability of coal-based units
With rapid integration of intermittent renewable energy into the grid and variable demand patterns, maintaining grid security […]
Seamless Exchange
CERC notifies regulations for cross-border electricity trade
In March 2019, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) notified the Cross-Border Trade of Electricity (CBTE) Regulations. […]
Checking Imbalances
SAMAST implementation to strengthen intra-state power system operations
System operators in India are preparing themselves to meet the challenges looming over the electricity sector. These […]
Empowering LDCs
FOR report on capacity building of load despatch centres
Indian load despatchers have a critical role to play in the smooth operation of power systems and […]
Revised Tariff Norms
In December 2018, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released the draft Terms and Conditions of Tariff […]
Improved Penalty Mechanism
CERC’s amendment to DSM regulations links deviation charges to DAM
In line with the changing market scenario, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in November 2018, notified […]
Streamlining the Merit Order
POSOCO releases consultation paper on optimal utilisation of ISGS capacity
In September 2018, the Power System Corporation of India (POSOCO) published a consultation paper on “Security Constrained […]
Power Quality Regulations
FoR report takes a comprehensive look at key issues
Power quality refers to both the extent of deviation or distortion in pure supply waveform and continuity […]
Towards Market Maturity
CERC paper proposes redesigning the ancillary services mechanism
In September 2018, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) published a discussion paper on “Re-designing Ancillary Services […]
Move to Fast Markets
In July 2018, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) passed a landmark order on “Pilot Project on […]
Promoting Uptake
Regulators’ role in addressing smart metering challenges
Power utilities across the country are undertaking the large-scale adoption of smart meters in their distribution areas […]
Preparing the Ground
CERC releases consultation paper on regulations for the next tariff period
In May 2018, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released a consultation paper on the terms and […]