CERC Notifies Commencement of Clause 8 of DSM Regulations 2024
The stipulation in DSM Regulations regarding charges for deviation by way of injection of infirm power will now come into effect on December 23, 2024. Until December 22, 2024, CERC’s Order dated February 6, 2023, on charges for deviation for injection of scheduled inform power will remain in operation.
Ministry of Power Proposes Amendments to EV Charging Infrastructure Guidelines
These amendments aim to streamline the process of setting up EV charging stations and promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in India. In this regard, requisite comments, if any, on the aforesaid amendment is requested to be furnished to this Ministry at saket-upsc@gov.in and vikas.dhirwan@gov.in within three weeks.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Updates List of Approved Solar PV Modules
The update emphasizes minimum module efficiency requirements for enlistment. Solar PV modules must comply with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and meet the specified efficiency thresholds.
Central Government clarifies objectives of SHAKTI Yojana
New coal linkages for the coal produced by CIL and SCCL to the power sector are allocated under the SHAKTI Policy. This Policy balances the interests of CIL, SCCL as well as the power producers as it has various mechanisms for coal allocation, which includes auction mechanism (premium on the notified price of coal), and these auctions are conducted periodically by the coal companies.
PM-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan Renamed as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
The solar power scheme, implemented under the DA JGUA, aims to provide solar energy solutions to tribal and PVTG habitations/villages, thereby improving their quality of life and reducing their dependence on traditional energy sources.
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) Issues Draft Fee Regulations for 2024
KERC issues the Draft Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Fee) Regulations, 2024
Public Hearing on Electricity Transmission Charges and Losses Announced
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has invited stakeholders to participate in a public hearing on the proposed amendments to regulations governing the sharing of interstate transmission charges and losses. This hearing will take place on December 11, 2024 at 10:30am online through video conferencing.
New Regulations for Green Energy Open Access in Delhi
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued new regulations to facilitate the adoption of green energy and promote sustainable practices in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. These regulations outline the framework for Green Energy Open Access, allowing consumers to procure electricity from renewable energy sources.
Clarification Issued on PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for Residential Projects
The clarification allows for direct subsidy disbursement to real estate developers or promoters for rooftop solar installations in residential projects, even in the absence of a formally constituted Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) or Group Housing Society (GHS).
NPC Approves Uniform Protection Protocol for Indian Grid Users
The Protocol applies to all Regional entities, State/Central/Private Generating Companies/ Generating Stations, SLDCs, RLDCs, CTU, STUs, Transmission Licensees and RPCs, connected to the grid at or above 220 kV (132 kV for the North-Eastern Region). The protocol addresses protection requirements for various power system components, including thermal and hydro power plants, renewable energy sources, battery energy storage systems, substations, transmission lines, and HVDC terminals.
