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Power Ministry reinforces RCO rules for CPPs and open access users

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The Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) have issued fresh directives to ensure compliance with the Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCO) framework. This applies to designated consumers, including captive power plants (CPPs) and open access (OA) users. The RCO system stems from amendments made to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 in 2022. It replaces older Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) guidelines and mandates a rising share of renewable energy use each year…

Latest Regulatory Developments in Transmission Sector: February 12, 2025

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  UPERC disposes of Jewar Transmission’s petition for adoption of transmission charges The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has disposed of the petition filed by Jewar Transmission Limited for the adoption of transmission charges related to the transmission system being established by the company. The commission expressed displeasure with the petitioner’s approach to filing the petition. Initially, Jewar Transmission filed Petition No. 2076 of 2024 on March 27, 2024, for approval of transmission charges,…

Latest Regulatory Developments in Power Generation Sector: January 31, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power generation sector: KERC notifies regulations for rooftop aero turbines with or without solar The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued the KERC (Implementation of Rooftop Aero Turbine (RAT) with Solar or Without Solar) Regulations, 2025. The regulations mandate that distribution licensees provide gross or net metering arrangements to eligible consumers. Consumers must install grid-connected RAT plants with or without solar as per the…

Power Sector News Roundup for January 30, 2025

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Global: JUWI Renewable to begin construction on solar projects in South Africa Sri Lanka to renegotiate wind PPA with Adani Green Energy Mission 300 Initiative secures over $8bn in funding Ørsted and PGE reach FID for Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland MSIG Asia and The RiskPoint Group partner to enhance APAC RE insurance India: NTPC partners with Energy Dome of Italy for CO2 battery energy storage project NTPC plans expansion of Lara Super…