The Ministry of Power (MoP) has published a Draft Notification on Renewable Energy Obligation. This notification was issued on 6th October, 2023.
The notification observes that coal and lignite based generating stations can reduce fossil fuel consumption by supplying electricity generated from renewable sources. Hence, prescribing the minimum share of electricity generated by using renewable resources is construed as mandating reduction in consumption of fossil sources.
Therefore, the Central government in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency has, through this notification, specified the minimum share of RE by any designated consumer having established coal/ lignite based generating station.
The MoP has invited comments on this draft notification by 21st October, 2023. The comments can be emailed at nre.section-mop.gov.in
