Move to Fast Markets
In July 2018, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) passed a landmark order on “Pilot Project on […]
Regulation
Move to Fast Markets
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 […]
Weighing the Risks
FoR report analyses the competitive bidding scenario
It has been nearly a decade since the power sector shifted to the market-driven competitive bidding regime […]
Inching Towards 50Hz
CERC report suggests tighter frequency controls
The Indian power sector has been witnessing several changes in the past few years – a change […]
Capturing Market Realities
Indian power system operators are facing the challenge of rapidly integrating a large quantum of infirm renewable […]
Regulatory Constraints
FoR makes recommendations on easing open access
While the Electricity Act, 2003 allows open access to facilitate competitive sale and purchase of power, its […]
Honouring PPAs
APERC disallows withdrawal of 41 wind contracts
Bringing relief to wind power developers in the state, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has […]
Introducing GNA
CERC notifies draft regulations for a new transmission planning approach
A number of sector developments including the increasing focus on renewable energy, the slowdown in the signing […]
Revised Norms
CEA notifies new methodology for coal stock monitoring
The monitoring of coal supply to thermal power plants (TPPs) is crucial to identify the plants facing […]
Automatic Generation Control
An important step forward in operationalising reserves
India has come a long way from the power shortage situation in the past to the current […]
A Facilitative Role
FOLD-POSOCO report emphasises the need for optimising hydro
With an ambitious target of 175 GW of renewable power by 2022, the need for reliable and […]
Powering Reforms
Policy and regulatory initiatives aimed at meeting emerging needs
Over the past one year, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has made several efforts to meet its […]
Changing Needs
TSERC’s initiatives to create a supportive regulatory environment
A strong regulatory framework is the key to attracting and retaining investment in a state. In Telangana, […]
“Telangana has turned power surplus”
Interview with Ismail Ali Khan, Chairman, TSERC
How does TSERC ensure integrated planning of the generation, transmission and distribution companies in the state? In […]
Growth Impact
Grid integration in a 100S-60W scenario
The share of renewable energy sources, primarily wind and solar, is poised to grow significantly in the […]
Tariff Discord
Regulatory uncertainty as wind segment shifts to competitive bidding
The wind power segment is shifting from the traditional feed-in tariff (FiT) regime to competitive bidding. At […]
Market Maturity
Ancillary services strengthen system operations
The idea of introducing ancillary services in the country was first mooted by Power Systems Operations Corporation […]
Towards Viability
Stakeholder views on CERC paper on storage systems
With the increasing share of renewable energy in total generation arises the need to optimise generation and […]
ESCerts Trading
CERC approves transaction procedure
Trading of energy saving certificates (ESCerts) under the Perform, Trade, Achieve (PAT) scheme has inched a step […]