CERC Issues Directives to Ensure Power Supply During Peak Demand Period
All SLDCs and RLDCs must submit details of their operational planning for October 2024, including resource adequacy assessments. Distribution companies can procure power from surplus or requisitioned capacity in other states during shortages. Generating companies should address technical issues to ensure maximum capacity on-bar.
CERC Proposes Changes to Electricity Trading Contracts
The commission proposes to review the continuation of Contingency Contracts in light of their performance and the introduction of alternative options like Real-Time Markets (RTM). Additionally, CERC also proposes to withdraw Intra-Day Contracts in all the Power Exchanges. Power exchanges will be required to offer pre-specified time slots for TAM contracts, including Base/RTC, Peak, Off-Peak, and Night. Stakeholders can submit their feedback on these drafts by November 4, 2024.
Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and Charging Stations
The guidelines apply to providers of swappable batteries, as well as owners and operators of battery charging stations and battery swapping stations located anywhere in India. The guidelines apply to providers of swappable batteries, as well as owners and operators of battery charging stations and battery swapping stations located anywhere in India. Owners of battery charging stations or battery swapping stations can utilize their existing electricity connections for charging swappable batteries, with or without increasing the connected load.
Stakeholder Input Sought On Updates In Solar Water Pumping System Standards
Recognizing innovation in solar technology, the MNRE is seeking stakeholder input to revise Specifications of Solar Water Pumping Systems with Positive Displacement Pump and Specifications for SPV Water Pumping System with Micropumps.
MNRE Extends Deadline for Comments on ALMM for Solar PV Cells
It may be recalled that in an earlier notification dated September 7, 2024, the MNRE had sought feedback from stakeholders on the draft amendment to the ALMM order, specifically for including solar PV cells in the list. The initial deadline for submission of comments was fixed as October 6, 2024. The MNRE has extended the deadline until October 21, 2024.
