APERC proposes lower CUF norm for small hydro projects
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a draft amendment to its tariff regulations for renewable energy sources. The proposal lowers the minimum normative CUF for small hydro stations from 40 per cent to a project-specific level of not less than 30 per cent. The Commission notified the principal tariff regulation for renewable energy sources on 12 September 2025. After this, it reviewed the operating performance of small hydro stations in the state. The…