Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: May 16, 2025

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  GERC approves tariffs for 500 MW BESS under GUVNL’s Phase-IV tender The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved tariffs discovered through Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) Phase-IV global bidding for standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a capacity of 500 MW/1000 MWh. The procurement is aimed at meeting Gujarat’s Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and Energy Storage Obligations (ESO) as mandated by the Ministry of Power. The petition was filed under Sections…

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DERC waives fees for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar scheme

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The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued amended guidelines that remove application and registration charges for domestic rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW. These changes apply under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Net Metering for Renewable Energy (First Amendment) Guidelines, 2025 were notified under Guideline 3(1) and 3(7) of the original framework. They exempt eligible applicants from both the feasibility analysis fee and registration charges. This amendment aims to ease the…

DERC approves BRPL’s short-term power purchase from Greenko

DERC approves BRPL’s short-term power purchase from Greenko

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  The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.’s (BRPL) proposal to procure up to 92.4 million units (MUs) of electricity from Greenko Energies Private Limited on a short-term basis to meet peak summer demand. The procurement will cover the period from May 16, 2025, to July 31, 2025, specifically during the peak slots of 0000–0200 hours and 2000–2400 hours. BRPL had requested permission to directly procure 400 MW of power,…

Latest Regulatory Developments in Distribution Sector: February 12, 2025

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  DERC approves TPDDL’s petition seeking approval of draft Narora Atomic Power Station PPA The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved the petition filed by Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) seeking approval of the draft power purchase agreement (PPA) between TPDDL and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NAPS Unit 1&2) for the Narora Atomic Power Station. The commission noted that both parties had mutually agreed to the draft PPA, as outlined in…