This document outlines Tata Power's procedure for distribution open access in accordance with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC) Distribution Open Access Regulations of 2016. It details eligibility criteria, time periods, application process, timelines, metering requirements, scheduling, and other terms for consumers seeking open access distribution in Tata Power's service area. Key points include that open access is available for short term (up to 1 month), medium term (3 months to 3 years), and long term (12-25 years); minimum contract demand for eligibility is 1 MW; and applications must include fees and agreements and be submitted within specified timeframes and formats.
The document outlines the eligibility conditions, parameters, and requirements for consumers seeking open access to electricity from Tata Power-D. It discusses the contract demand and power thresholds, eligible sources of power, and time periods for short term, medium term, and long term open access. It also describes the application process and required documents for each open access type, as well as charges, fees, deposits, and banking terms that apply. Proof of captive generator shareholding is needed to qualify for certain exemptions.
This document summarizes government solar and net metering policies presented by Er. Kishor Shinde of MEDA. It outlines national and state renewable energy targets, including Maharashtra's goal of 14.4 GW of renewable capacity by 2022. It also details the national solar mission target of 100 GW by 2022 and Maharashtra's rooftop solar roadmap. The document reviews MSEDCL's net metering regulations and tariff structures, and highlights innovative state programs like the Chief Minister Solar Agriculture Feeder Scheme.
Tariff structure for Conventional and Non Conventional electricity generation sources, For tariff regulation of 2009-14 & 2014-19 and Renewable tariff order for 2015
The presentation throws light on the commercial aspects of developing a solar project in Maharashtra with a view to supply power to a third party through open access.
Specifically, it probes into the spectrum of open access charges that are applicable while the generated power traverses through the state transmission and local distribution grid, starting from the plant end to the consumer end.
This document outlines the procedure for granting distribution open access permission in accordance with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC) Distribution Open Access Regulations 2014. It provides details on the eligibility criteria, application process, required documents, applicable timelines and charges. The key points are:
- Open access can be sought for long term (over 12-25 years), medium term (over 3 months to 3 years) or short term (up to 1 month).
- Consumers must have a contract demand of 1MW or more and source power of 1MW or more at any time.
- The application process requires submitting forms, payment of processing fees and providing documents like agreements and NOCs.
This document discusses solar power as an alternative to diesel power generation. It provides details on the components of a solar PV plant, including modules, mounting structures, inverters, charge controllers and batteries. It also describes different solar plant configurations such as stand-alone, grid-tied and hybrid systems. The document compares the costs of diesel power generation to solar power and provides steps for designing captive solar PV and solar-diesel hybrid plants. It also outlines favorable government policies promoting solar power adoption in India.
The document describes a proposed 50 MW solar power plant project in Pusad, Maharashtra, India. It provides background on photovoltaic solar power and discusses factors like solar insolation levels and government incentives that make India and the Pusad site suitable for solar development. It outlines the project scope, including site assessment, design, procurement, construction, and power sales. The plant is expected to generate 1.5 million kWh annually per MW and earn $448,400 per MW each year under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission implemented the Deviation Settlement Mechanism w.e.f 17.02.2014 throughout the country by bringing out the CERC (Deviation Settlement Regulations and other matters) Regulations, 2014. This regulation had a far-reaching consequences on any stakeholder like STUs, IPPs, ISGS for deviating from the injection/drawal Schedule in a time block beyond a certain prescribed limit by levying Deviation Charges including Additional Deviation Charges
The document outlines the eligibility conditions, parameters, and requirements for consumers seeking open access to electricity from Tata Power-D. It discusses the contract demand and power thresholds, eligible sources of power, and time periods for short term, medium term, and long term open access. It also describes the application process and required documents for each open access type, as well as charges, fees, deposits, and banking terms that apply. Proof of captive generator shareholding is needed to qualify for certain exemptions.
This document summarizes government solar and net metering policies presented by Er. Kishor Shinde of MEDA. It outlines national and state renewable energy targets, including Maharashtra's goal of 14.4 GW of renewable capacity by 2022. It also details the national solar mission target of 100 GW by 2022 and Maharashtra's rooftop solar roadmap. The document reviews MSEDCL's net metering regulations and tariff structures, and highlights innovative state programs like the Chief Minister Solar Agriculture Feeder Scheme.
Tariff structure for Conventional and Non Conventional electricity generation sources, For tariff regulation of 2009-14 & 2014-19 and Renewable tariff order for 2015
The presentation throws light on the commercial aspects of developing a solar project in Maharashtra with a view to supply power to a third party through open access.
Specifically, it probes into the spectrum of open access charges that are applicable while the generated power traverses through the state transmission and local distribution grid, starting from the plant end to the consumer end.
This document outlines the procedure for granting distribution open access permission in accordance with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC) Distribution Open Access Regulations 2014. It provides details on the eligibility criteria, application process, required documents, applicable timelines and charges. The key points are:
- Open access can be sought for long term (over 12-25 years), medium term (over 3 months to 3 years) or short term (up to 1 month).
- Consumers must have a contract demand of 1MW or more and source power of 1MW or more at any time.
- The application process requires submitting forms, payment of processing fees and providing documents like agreements and NOCs.
This document discusses solar power as an alternative to diesel power generation. It provides details on the components of a solar PV plant, including modules, mounting structures, inverters, charge controllers and batteries. It also describes different solar plant configurations such as stand-alone, grid-tied and hybrid systems. The document compares the costs of diesel power generation to solar power and provides steps for designing captive solar PV and solar-diesel hybrid plants. It also outlines favorable government policies promoting solar power adoption in India.
The document describes a proposed 50 MW solar power plant project in Pusad, Maharashtra, India. It provides background on photovoltaic solar power and discusses factors like solar insolation levels and government incentives that make India and the Pusad site suitable for solar development. It outlines the project scope, including site assessment, design, procurement, construction, and power sales. The plant is expected to generate 1.5 million kWh annually per MW and earn $448,400 per MW each year under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission implemented the Deviation Settlement Mechanism w.e.f 17.02.2014 throughout the country by bringing out the CERC (Deviation Settlement Regulations and other matters) Regulations, 2014. This regulation had a far-reaching consequences on any stakeholder like STUs, IPPs, ISGS for deviating from the injection/drawal Schedule in a time block beyond a certain prescribed limit by levying Deviation Charges including Additional Deviation Charges
FirstGreen Consulting is a company working in the area of renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change
The team has extensive experience in handling the Renewable, and energy efficiency projects
FirstGreen is providing energy sector consultancy in the sustainable energy, with expertise ranging from carbon advisory to technical consulting, to project implementation and project management.
This document provides an overview of the availability based tariff (ABT) mechanism and deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) in India. It discusses the constituents of the power grid in India and the evolution of the regional grids into a unified national grid. It then explains the constituents of ABT, including generators, transmission lines, load dispatch centers, and regulatory authorities. The key aspects of ABT are described, such as scheduling of generation and load, deviation charges for over-injection and under-injection to incentivize grid discipline. Finally, the document outlines the changes introduced in Maharashtra through the DSM regulations of 2019, bringing the state mechanism in line with the central electricity regulatory commission guidelines.
This document discusses national and regional power system planning in India. It begins with an introduction to power system planning, including transmission versus distribution planning and long-term versus short-term planning. It then covers various aspects of planning such as generation planning, capacity resource planning, and transmission planning. The document outlines the five electricity regions in India and discusses the economic benefits of regional coordination in planning. It concludes with mentions of integrated resource planning and least cost utility planning strategies.
Abt meter, Availability Tariff Availability Tariff, particularly in the Indian context, stands for a rational tariff structure for power supply from generating stations, on a contracted basis.
The document provides a comparative study of forecasting and scheduling regulations for solar and wind projects in various states in India in 2019. It analyzes key aspects of the regulations such as applicability, forecasting and scheduling responsibility, tolerance bands for deviation settlement, scheduling requirements, reference points, apportionment of charges, telemetry requirements, and timelines for payment of deviation charges. The analysis is presented in tables comparing the regulations of states in northern, western & central, and eastern regions of India to highlight similarities and differences in the regulations of different states.
The document discusses open access regulation and grant of connectivity regulation in India. It provides definitions of open access, objectives of open access such as increasing competition and reducing losses. It describes the working process of open access involving generators, utilities, traders and consumers. It also outlines the types of open access transactions and various regulations issued over time in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2013 and 2014 that govern open access.
Maximum power point tracking system for photovoltaic systemsPRIYADARSINIPUTCHAKA
The document discusses maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques for photovoltaic systems. It describes:
1) MPPT is used to maximize the power extracted from solar panels by adjusting the operating voltage to match the maximum power point. This can increase efficiency by 20-30%.
2) The main MPPT techniques are offline (open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current), online (perturb and observe, incremental conductance), and intelligent (artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic).
3) Each technique has advantages - offline is simple but less accurate, online tracks changes better but with more complexity, and intelligent methods are very robust but complex to implement. The best choice depends on the application
The document discusses Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) in India. It outlines that UMPPs are large coal power projects of 4000+ MW capacity each that are developed on a build-own-operate basis. Nine projects have been identified so far, with contracts awarded for four located at pit heads near coal mines. The projects aim to address India's growing power needs and pace of capacity addition. Barriers to private sector participation previously included regulatory issues but reforms like the Electricity Act of 2003 have helped support UMPPs. The process for developing UMPPs involves setting up special purpose vehicles and shell companies to handle land acquisition, clearances and competitive bidding for developers.
This document discusses five models traditionally used for electrical load predictions:
1. The Scheer formula, a long-term forecasting model that predicts annual generation growth.
2. The Belgium formula, another long-term model that extrapolates energy consumption trends.
3. Chen's additive model, which separates load into normal, weather, event, and random components.
4. A multiplicative model that multiplies a base load by correction factors like weather and growth.
5. Feinberg's mid-term model, which uses regression to model load as daily-hourly patterns and weather impacts.
The document also outlines short-term forecasting methods like similar-day, regression, time series, neural
A comparative study has been carried by Gensol on Solar-Wind Hybrid Policies issued by Central Government, Gujarat State & Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) in terms of following:
1) Incentives & Pertinent Charges
2) Evacuation & Metering Scheme
3) Energy Accounting & Banking
4) AC-DC Integration & other important clauses.
Internship report of NTPC kawas ,summer internship report of ntpcLalitGoyal27
National Thermal Power Plant Kawas Project report,summer internship report of ntpc ,internship report, national thermal power plant kawas project report, summer internship report of ntpc,ntpc summer training report,ntpc training repntpc training reportort
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) MechanismKranav Sharma
The document discusses the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism in India. The key points are:
1) The REC mechanism was created to address the mismatch between availability of renewable energy resources and obligations of states/entities to meet renewable purchase targets.
2) It allows renewable energy generators to separate the renewable attributes of their electricity from the electricity and trade them as RECs.
3) Obligated entities like distribution companies and large consumers can purchase RECs to meet their renewable purchase obligations instead of directly buying renewable energy.
4) The mechanism is administered by state and central agencies who oversee the issuance of RECs based on renewable energy injected into the grid and trading of RECs on power exchanges
Abstract The demand for high quality electricity and growing electricity consumption has been caused by increasing electrification of daily life causes and the rising number of sensitive or critical loads. Due to the rapid increase in global energy consumption and the diminishing of fossil fuels, the customer demand for new generation capacities and efficient energy production, delivery and utilization keeps rising. The micro grid concept has the potential to solve major problems arising from large penetration of distributed generation in distribution systems. A proper control strategy should be implemented for a successful operation of a micro grid . Different load models can be simulated and analyzed using MATLAB and PSCAD software. In this paper, the work done in the field of Micro Grid has been reviewed. Keywords: DER, MG, PCC, PV, VSI.
This document provides an overview of power trading concepts in India. It defines power trading as the transfer of surplus electricity from one utility to another with a deficit. Open access to transmission networks is key to enabling power trading. Bilateral contracts between buyers and sellers and trading on power exchanges are the two main mechanisms. Derivatives like futures, forwards and options are used to hedge risks associated with price volatility in power trading. Entities like PXIL, IEX and PTC play important roles in facilitating power trading in India.
Solar Parks are becoming increasingly popular & MNRE is leaving no stone unturned to make them a success.
The ppt mentions the nuts & bolts of the Solar Park Scheme of MNRE.
The presentation discusses power management and control of a hybrid AC/DC microgrid integrated with renewable energy resources and electric vehicles. It provides an introduction to hybrid AC/DC microgrids and discusses challenges related to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. The presentation outlines the research objectives which include impact analysis of electric vehicle penetration and developing grid-connected and islanding power control algorithms for the microgrid. It also provides a literature review and proposed methodology. Preliminary simulation results of the hybrid AC/DC microgrid are presented.
Gensol provides solar advisory and permitting services for utility-scale solar power projects. They assist with obtaining over 32 permits required from various state agencies. These permits are grouped into 5 modules: utility and grid connections; state renewable energy agency approvals; company and tax registrations; land approvals; and local permits. Gensol has experience advising on over 400MW of solar projects and provides owner's representative, lender engineering, design review, and feasibility study services. They also install solar rooftop systems and provide renewable energy certificate and carbon credit advisory services.
Renewable Energy Feed-in Tarriff presentationJerry Sakala
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB), with the support of the USAID Trade Hub Southern Africa (SATH) has developed the draft Renewable Energy Feed in Tariffs (REFiT) Regulatory Framework. The REFiT Regulatory Framework was developed in line with REFiT Policy of 2015 developed by the Ministry of Mines Energy and Water Development. The REFiT regulatory framework was presented to stakeholders on Tuesday 22nd September 2015.
The REFiT Regulatory framework outlines the following:
REFiT Indicative Tariffs for solar projects;
Rules and Guidelines for RE projects to be implemented under the REFiT Policy of 2015; and
Guidelines for REFiT Power Purchase Agreements, and application procedures for project developers.
These rules and guidelines are only applicable to small scale renewable energy systems as defined in the REFiT Policy of 2015.
Procedure for implementation of short term open access (stoa)Jay Ranvir
This document provides guidelines for implementing short term open access (STOA) in Delhi. It outlines the eligibility requirements, connectivity requirements, metering requirements, and the application process.
The key points are:
1) Only consumers with a contract demand of 1MW or above connected at 11kV or above are eligible for STOA. Generators of any capacity are also eligible.
2) Applicants must be connected to the transmission or distribution system and provide documents regarding connectivity.
3) Meters meeting certain specifications must be installed to measure energy drawal and injection for open access transactions.
4) The application process involves submitting an application form along with documents and fees to the State Load Dispatch Centre
The document discusses regulations related to connectivity, open access, and long-term access in India's inter-state transmission system. It provides background on the relevant regulations and amendments. It describes the key aspects of connectivity, open access (short-term, medium-term, long-term), and long-term access applications and agreements. It also notes some concerns raised regarding generators over-relying on connectivity and short-term open access instead of long-term agreements.
FirstGreen Consulting is a company working in the area of renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change
The team has extensive experience in handling the Renewable, and energy efficiency projects
FirstGreen is providing energy sector consultancy in the sustainable energy, with expertise ranging from carbon advisory to technical consulting, to project implementation and project management.
This document provides an overview of the availability based tariff (ABT) mechanism and deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) in India. It discusses the constituents of the power grid in India and the evolution of the regional grids into a unified national grid. It then explains the constituents of ABT, including generators, transmission lines, load dispatch centers, and regulatory authorities. The key aspects of ABT are described, such as scheduling of generation and load, deviation charges for over-injection and under-injection to incentivize grid discipline. Finally, the document outlines the changes introduced in Maharashtra through the DSM regulations of 2019, bringing the state mechanism in line with the central electricity regulatory commission guidelines.
This document discusses national and regional power system planning in India. It begins with an introduction to power system planning, including transmission versus distribution planning and long-term versus short-term planning. It then covers various aspects of planning such as generation planning, capacity resource planning, and transmission planning. The document outlines the five electricity regions in India and discusses the economic benefits of regional coordination in planning. It concludes with mentions of integrated resource planning and least cost utility planning strategies.
Abt meter, Availability Tariff Availability Tariff, particularly in the Indian context, stands for a rational tariff structure for power supply from generating stations, on a contracted basis.
The document provides a comparative study of forecasting and scheduling regulations for solar and wind projects in various states in India in 2019. It analyzes key aspects of the regulations such as applicability, forecasting and scheduling responsibility, tolerance bands for deviation settlement, scheduling requirements, reference points, apportionment of charges, telemetry requirements, and timelines for payment of deviation charges. The analysis is presented in tables comparing the regulations of states in northern, western & central, and eastern regions of India to highlight similarities and differences in the regulations of different states.
The document discusses open access regulation and grant of connectivity regulation in India. It provides definitions of open access, objectives of open access such as increasing competition and reducing losses. It describes the working process of open access involving generators, utilities, traders and consumers. It also outlines the types of open access transactions and various regulations issued over time in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2013 and 2014 that govern open access.
Maximum power point tracking system for photovoltaic systemsPRIYADARSINIPUTCHAKA
The document discusses maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques for photovoltaic systems. It describes:
1) MPPT is used to maximize the power extracted from solar panels by adjusting the operating voltage to match the maximum power point. This can increase efficiency by 20-30%.
2) The main MPPT techniques are offline (open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current), online (perturb and observe, incremental conductance), and intelligent (artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic).
3) Each technique has advantages - offline is simple but less accurate, online tracks changes better but with more complexity, and intelligent methods are very robust but complex to implement. The best choice depends on the application
The document discusses Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) in India. It outlines that UMPPs are large coal power projects of 4000+ MW capacity each that are developed on a build-own-operate basis. Nine projects have been identified so far, with contracts awarded for four located at pit heads near coal mines. The projects aim to address India's growing power needs and pace of capacity addition. Barriers to private sector participation previously included regulatory issues but reforms like the Electricity Act of 2003 have helped support UMPPs. The process for developing UMPPs involves setting up special purpose vehicles and shell companies to handle land acquisition, clearances and competitive bidding for developers.
This document discusses five models traditionally used for electrical load predictions:
1. The Scheer formula, a long-term forecasting model that predicts annual generation growth.
2. The Belgium formula, another long-term model that extrapolates energy consumption trends.
3. Chen's additive model, which separates load into normal, weather, event, and random components.
4. A multiplicative model that multiplies a base load by correction factors like weather and growth.
5. Feinberg's mid-term model, which uses regression to model load as daily-hourly patterns and weather impacts.
The document also outlines short-term forecasting methods like similar-day, regression, time series, neural
A comparative study has been carried by Gensol on Solar-Wind Hybrid Policies issued by Central Government, Gujarat State & Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) in terms of following:
1) Incentives & Pertinent Charges
2) Evacuation & Metering Scheme
3) Energy Accounting & Banking
4) AC-DC Integration & other important clauses.
Internship report of NTPC kawas ,summer internship report of ntpcLalitGoyal27
National Thermal Power Plant Kawas Project report,summer internship report of ntpc ,internship report, national thermal power plant kawas project report, summer internship report of ntpc,ntpc summer training report,ntpc training repntpc training reportort
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) MechanismKranav Sharma
The document discusses the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism in India. The key points are:
1) The REC mechanism was created to address the mismatch between availability of renewable energy resources and obligations of states/entities to meet renewable purchase targets.
2) It allows renewable energy generators to separate the renewable attributes of their electricity from the electricity and trade them as RECs.
3) Obligated entities like distribution companies and large consumers can purchase RECs to meet their renewable purchase obligations instead of directly buying renewable energy.
4) The mechanism is administered by state and central agencies who oversee the issuance of RECs based on renewable energy injected into the grid and trading of RECs on power exchanges
Abstract The demand for high quality electricity and growing electricity consumption has been caused by increasing electrification of daily life causes and the rising number of sensitive or critical loads. Due to the rapid increase in global energy consumption and the diminishing of fossil fuels, the customer demand for new generation capacities and efficient energy production, delivery and utilization keeps rising. The micro grid concept has the potential to solve major problems arising from large penetration of distributed generation in distribution systems. A proper control strategy should be implemented for a successful operation of a micro grid . Different load models can be simulated and analyzed using MATLAB and PSCAD software. In this paper, the work done in the field of Micro Grid has been reviewed. Keywords: DER, MG, PCC, PV, VSI.
This document provides an overview of power trading concepts in India. It defines power trading as the transfer of surplus electricity from one utility to another with a deficit. Open access to transmission networks is key to enabling power trading. Bilateral contracts between buyers and sellers and trading on power exchanges are the two main mechanisms. Derivatives like futures, forwards and options are used to hedge risks associated with price volatility in power trading. Entities like PXIL, IEX and PTC play important roles in facilitating power trading in India.
Solar Parks are becoming increasingly popular & MNRE is leaving no stone unturned to make them a success.
The ppt mentions the nuts & bolts of the Solar Park Scheme of MNRE.
The presentation discusses power management and control of a hybrid AC/DC microgrid integrated with renewable energy resources and electric vehicles. It provides an introduction to hybrid AC/DC microgrids and discusses challenges related to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. The presentation outlines the research objectives which include impact analysis of electric vehicle penetration and developing grid-connected and islanding power control algorithms for the microgrid. It also provides a literature review and proposed methodology. Preliminary simulation results of the hybrid AC/DC microgrid are presented.
Gensol provides solar advisory and permitting services for utility-scale solar power projects. They assist with obtaining over 32 permits required from various state agencies. These permits are grouped into 5 modules: utility and grid connections; state renewable energy agency approvals; company and tax registrations; land approvals; and local permits. Gensol has experience advising on over 400MW of solar projects and provides owner's representative, lender engineering, design review, and feasibility study services. They also install solar rooftop systems and provide renewable energy certificate and carbon credit advisory services.
Renewable Energy Feed-in Tarriff presentationJerry Sakala
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB), with the support of the USAID Trade Hub Southern Africa (SATH) has developed the draft Renewable Energy Feed in Tariffs (REFiT) Regulatory Framework. The REFiT Regulatory Framework was developed in line with REFiT Policy of 2015 developed by the Ministry of Mines Energy and Water Development. The REFiT regulatory framework was presented to stakeholders on Tuesday 22nd September 2015.
The REFiT Regulatory framework outlines the following:
REFiT Indicative Tariffs for solar projects;
Rules and Guidelines for RE projects to be implemented under the REFiT Policy of 2015; and
Guidelines for REFiT Power Purchase Agreements, and application procedures for project developers.
These rules and guidelines are only applicable to small scale renewable energy systems as defined in the REFiT Policy of 2015.
Procedure for implementation of short term open access (stoa)Jay Ranvir
This document provides guidelines for implementing short term open access (STOA) in Delhi. It outlines the eligibility requirements, connectivity requirements, metering requirements, and the application process.
The key points are:
1) Only consumers with a contract demand of 1MW or above connected at 11kV or above are eligible for STOA. Generators of any capacity are also eligible.
2) Applicants must be connected to the transmission or distribution system and provide documents regarding connectivity.
3) Meters meeting certain specifications must be installed to measure energy drawal and injection for open access transactions.
4) The application process involves submitting an application form along with documents and fees to the State Load Dispatch Centre
The document discusses regulations related to connectivity, open access, and long-term access in India's inter-state transmission system. It provides background on the relevant regulations and amendments. It describes the key aspects of connectivity, open access (short-term, medium-term, long-term), and long-term access applications and agreements. It also notes some concerns raised regarding generators over-relying on connectivity and short-term open access instead of long-term agreements.
MNRE Clarification on the capacity with respect to inverter and eligibility o...Harish Sharma
MNRE Clarification on the eligibility of CFA for rooftop solar plants (with or without net metering/gross metering facility) and for declaring commissioned plant capacity w.r.t installed inverter capacity.
CERC Regulations_latest policy and rules.pptxSANJAY651548
The CERC Tariff Regulation 2014-19 document:
- Sets the tariff regulation period from 1.4.2014 to 31.3.2019.
- Applies to generation stations, transmission systems, and elements for determining tariffs.
- Excludes generation from renewable sources and those discovered through bidding.
- Defines key terms like capital cost, additional capitalization, auxiliary energy consumption, and more.
- Lays out the procedure for tariff determination, application process, truing up process, and computation of capital cost and structure.
This document outlines 3 schemes for interconnecting micro scale renewable energy power generating facilities to the low voltage consumer feeders of Sri Lanka's national grid. Scheme 1 allows net metering where exported energy is credited against imported energy. Scheme 2 adds an export tariff for net exported energy. Scheme 3 involves direct export of all generated energy through a dedicated meter, with the producer paid for exports. The document provides details on technical requirements, application processes, metering, safety features, and the rights and obligations of producers and the grid operator.
DECC decision on ROCs CfDs Grace Periods Grandfathering of ROCs and degression banding for FiTs - URN 14D 322 and URN 14D 372, as it relates to the solar PV industry in the UK (October 2014)
Order 163 of 2017-12062018 Petition of Cleanmax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. seeking clarification regarding
the Net Metering arrangements for Open Access consumers under the MERC (Net
Metering for Roof-Top Solar Photo Voltaic Systems) Regulations, 2015 and issues
pertaining to connection of Roof Top Solar Power Plant
Availing the Net metering facility: impact of BOI's reformsAbdul Haseeb
The document summarizes the reforms made by the Board of Investment (BOI) to promote small-scale renewable energy generation in Pakistan through net metering. The two key reforms were: 1) Eliminating the requirement for a three-phase grid connection, and 2) Eliminating the need for a generation license from NEPRA for systems under 25 kW. The reforms reduced administrative burdens and costs for consumers. Analysis found the reforms reduced processing time by 23 days and sludge by 25%, and lowered recurring administrative costs by over 350 million rupees annually. However, some transparency and oversight issues between DISCOs and NEPRA were also reported.
From centralised long-term planning to market-based access: Proposed change i...Amitava Nag
The present transmission planning process in India does not incorporate economic dispatch principle. Transmission Planning is proposed to be done on the basis of projected load of the States and anticipated generation scenario based on economic principles of merit order operation.
Day-3, Mr. SC Shrivastav connectivity MTOA & lTA and concept of GNAIPPAI
This document discusses concerns regarding connectivity and long term open access in India's power sector and proposes recommendations to address these concerns. It notes that generators are mainly seeking connectivity without firming up long term power supply agreements. This makes transmission planning difficult and results in unplanned grid usage. It recommends introducing a concept of General Network Access (GNA) where generators and discoms commit to paying transmission charges for a certain quantum of power injected or drawn from the grid without specifying injection or drawl points. This would facilitate probabilistic transmission expansion while still providing incentives for generators and discoms to seek adequate connectivity. Overall the document argues for a new approach that balances concerns of all stakeholders in the current market scenario.
Practice directions rts net metering regulations 2015Jay Ranvir
CONNECTIVITY FOR ‘CHANGE-OVER’ CONSUMERS
PRACTICE DIRECTIONS Meter reading, energy accounting and settlement with the Consumer shall be
undertaken by the Supply Licensee as per the terms of the Regulations. The Supply
Licensee shall pay the Wheeling Charges, as approved by the Commission for a
particular financial year and corresponding to the unadjusted net credited Units of
electricity at the end of that year, to the Wires Licensee. Such payment will be taken
into account by the Commission while determining the respective Aggregate Revenue
Requirements.
The implementation of Efficient Management of Electrical Energy Regulations 2008ZAINI ABDUL WAHAB
This document summarizes the Efficient Management of Electrical Energy Regulations 2008 in Malaysia. It discusses the implementation strategies for the regulations, including communication programs, promotion of electrical energy managers, and monitoring compliance. It outlines who must comply with the regulations based on electricity consumption thresholds. Consumers and generators must appoint a Registered Electrical Energy Manager, submit policy statements and audit reports, and monitor implementation of efficiency measures. The document also describes the application process and qualifications to become a registered energy manager.
This document outlines regulations for local loop unbundling in the telecommunications sector. It defines key terms related to wholesale broadband services and sets rules for: access providers to publish reference access offers; non-discrimination in providing services to other licensees; limitations on communications with subscribers who switch providers; reporting requirements on service provision metrics; and penalties for delays in provisioning wholesale broadband services. The regulations aim to promote competition in the telecommunications sector through local loop unbundling.
The document outlines the City of Evanston's draft Electricity Aggregation Program plan. Key points include:
1) The plan establishes an opt-out electricity aggregation program for residential and small commercial customers in Evanston. The city will solicit bids from suppliers and select one to provide electricity on behalf of participating customers.
2) The program aims to reduce costs for customers and provide options for lower-cost and greener electricity. It will solicit bids for different rate and renewable energy options.
3) Eligible customers will be automatically enrolled but can opt-out of the program. The plan details requirements around customer notification, rates, bidding procedures and supplier qualifications.
Rf s for supply of 5000 mw of round the-clock power - re + thermal powerPratap Malempati
The document summarizes the key terms and conditions of an RfS (Request for Selection) for the supply of 5000 MW of round-the-clock power from renewable energy (RE) and thermal power projects. Some key points:
1) RE power developers are invited to bid for a minimum of 500 MW capacity to be set up anywhere in India through technology-agnostic RE projects. They must ensure at least 51% of annual energy comes from RE sources including energy storage, with the balance from tied-up coal-based thermal power.
2) Bidders must tie up spare capacity from existing thermal power plants to supply the non-RE portion of power. A single PPA at a composite tar
Net Metering-NEPRA & DISCOS Rules/Regulations and ProcedureSALMAN SAEED
This document discusses Pakistan's net metering policy and regulations. It defines key terms like distributed generator, distributed generation facility, and interconnection point. It outlines the application process for net metering, including submitting an application, technical reviews, signing agreements, obtaining licenses, and commissioning. It also covers technical requirements, responsibilities for costs, inspection requirements, billing procedures, and tariffs. The net metering policy allows consumers who generate surplus electricity from solar or wind to supply it to the grid and receive credits to offset future electricity purchases.
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slide2-background With India being a country of chronic power deficits, the Government of India has planned to provide "power for all" by the end of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007–2012).
This would entail the creation of an additional capacity of at least 100,000 MW by 2012
Ultra Mega Power projects, each with a capacity of 4000 MW or above, are being developed with the aim of bridging this gap
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slide3-Central government has taken the initiative under tariff based competitive bidding route using super critical technology on BOO basis
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slide4-role of ministry - Ministry of Power to be facilitator for coordination with concerned Ministries/ agencies and State Government for ensuring:
Coal block allotment for pithead projects
Environment/ forest clearances
Facilitate acquisition of land
Required support from State Govt. & its agencies
To facilitate proper payment security mechanism with State Govt./ State utilities
slide5-concept Setting up of large projects of 4000 MW at a single location: ensuring economies of scale
Award of projects to developer through tariff based competitive bidding : ensuring cheaper power
Utilization of super critical technology: ensuring higher efficiency and lower CO2 emissions
slide 7-PROVISION OF ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003
Provides that regulatory commissions shall adopt the tariff if it is determined through transparent process of bidding accordance with guidelines issued by central government
Aims at moving away from cost plus approach for tariff determination & expected to encourage private sector investment
slide8-national electricity policy-Aim of this policy is to supply reliable & quality power of specified standard in an efficient manner & at reasonable rates
Policy recognizes that competition will bring significant benefits to consumers
Policy stipulates that all efforts will need to bring the power industry as early as possible in the overall interest of consumers
slide9-Access to Electricity Available for all households in next five years.
Availability of Power Demand to be fully met by 2012.
Shortages to be overcome and spinning reserve to be available.
Per capita availability of electricity to be increased to over 1000 units by 2012.
Minimum lifeline consumption of 1 unit/ household/day as a merit good by year 2012.
Financial Turnaround and Commercial Viability of Electricity Sector
slide 10-electric tariff policy
slide11-20 international bidding comparison with national bidding
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Procedure for-distribution-open-access, Tata Power
1. THE TATA POWER COMPANY LTD.
Procedure for Distribution Open
Access
June, 2016
The Distribution Open Access Procedure has been made as per the requirements of the MERC
(Distribution Open Access) Regulations, 2016 issued by Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory
Commission
2. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
2
Procedure for Distribution Open Access
In compliance with MERC (Distribution Open Access) Regulations, 2016
INDEX
A. Background
B. Eligibility for seeking Open Access
C. Time periods for availing Open Access
D. Application Format and Documentation
E. Timelines for making application
F. Scrutiny of application
G. Communication of acceptance or shortfall in application to applicant
H. Signing of Connection and Use of Distribution System Agreement
I. Installation of Special Energy Meters
J. Meter Reading
K. Revision of Contract Demand
L. Scheduling
M. Scheduling and Operation Coordination
N. Non-utilisation of Short term Open Access
O. Billing
P. Banking of Renewable Energy Generation
Q. Charges applicable for Open Access
R. Date of Effectiveness of OA Agreement
S. Submission of Generation Credit Note (GCN), Schedules, Energy Credit and
Commercial Settlements.
T. Compliances by Open Access Consumers
U. Modalities to be followed by the Distribution Licensees and the entities claiming to
be CPPs
V. Amendments
3. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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Procedure for Distribution Open Access
In compliance with MERC (Distribution Open Access) Regulations, 2016
A. Background
1. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has notified the MERC
(Distribution Open Access) Regulations, 2016 on 30th March, 2016. This procedure is
being framed in accordance with these Regulations and shall be applicable for all
applications made to Tata Power-D for seeking open access.
2. The consumer eligible and availing open access from Tata Power-D shall comply with all
the relevant provisions pertaining to the MERC (Distribution Open Access) Regulations,
2016, State Grid code and any other procedure of SLDC related to Open Access
arrangements, failing which Tata Power-D shall be at liberty to revoke the Open Access
permission.
3. Tata Power-D may review / revise / modify / amend the provisions of these procedures
prospectively as and when considered necessary and with prior approval of the Hon’ble
Commission, and in accordance with the MERC (Distribution Open Access) Regulations,
2016 and its amendment or any general or specific Order issued by the Hon’ble
Commission from time to time, pertaining to open access arrangement.
B. Eligibility for seeking Open Access
4. A consumer, located in the Distribution Licence Area of Tata Power-D, connected to or
proposing to get connected to Tata Power-D’s distribution network, who has no dues
pending with Tata Power-D and fulfils the conditions listed in the Table 1 below, shall be
eligible for seeking Distribution Open Access. (Regulation 3.2)
4. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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5. This procedure is also applicable to consumers who are taking/ proposing to take supply
from Tata Power-D but not connected to the Distribution Wires Network of Tata Power-
D. However in cases where the consumer is already having an existing open access
arrangement with the other distribution licensee, the consumer would have to apply for
open access afresh to Tata Power- D.
Table 1: Eligibility criteria for availing Open Access
Specific parameters Eligibility Conditions
Consumer’s Contract
Demand
(Applicable for
captive as well as
third party open
access)
The Contract Demand of the Consumer seeking open
access (OA) from Tata Power-D should be equal to or more
than 1 MW.
Power to be availed
on open access.
The maximum demand of OA consumer in each financial
year subsequent to grant of Open Access shall be equal to
or greater than 70% of the thresholds limit (1 MW).
Source related
conditions
Individual Open Access Consumer shall be eligible for
availing supply from multiple sources of power such as
Captive Generator, Third party Generators, Trader, Power
Exchange, Other Distribution Licensee etc.
Day ahead open access shall be permitted only if surplus
capacity is available in the concerned Distribution
Licensee’s system. Application for grant of OA shall be
made only one day prior to the date of scheduling, up to
12:00 hrs.
Notes: i. Unity power factor shall be considered for conversion from MVA / kVA to
MW / kW.
6. Individual Consumer located in Distribution Franchisee area shall also be eligible for
Open Access; however Distribution Franchisee shall not be eligible for the Open Access
except in its capacity as a Consumer.
C. Time Periods for availing Open Access
7. The open access can be availed for the following periods:
5. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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Table 2: Types of Open Access
Sr. No Type of OA Time Period
I
Short Term Open Access
(STOA)
Not exceeding 1 month at a time
II
Medium Term Open Access
(MTOA)
Exceeding 3 months but not exceeding 3
years
III
Long Term Open Access
(LTOA)
Exceeding 12 years but not exceeding 25
years
D. Application Format and Documentation (Regulation 4.1 & 8 )
8. Tata Power-D shall be the Nodal Agency for making application for open access for
procurement of power within the state. The consumer shall submit the distribution
open access application to Tata Power-D. (Regulation 8.2, 8.4).
9. A consumer, who is eligible for open access as per (B) above, may apply for short term or
medium term or long term distribution open access to Tata Power-D. Separate
application shall be made for each connection / metering point and for each transaction.
10. The list of mandatory documents / formats and case specific documents / formats to be
submitted by the consumer as a part of the Distribution Open Access Applications are as
follows:
Mandatory Documents:
i. Form of Application for Connectivity as per Annexure I
i. Connection and use of distribution system agreement as specified in Annexure II
ii. Application format for Short Term Open Access: Annexure III
Or Application format for Medium / Long Term Open Access: Annexure IV
iii. Non refundable Application Fees of Rs. 2,500 per application in cash or by demand
draft payable in favour of ”The Tata Power Company Limited”.
iv. Security Deposit as per Regulation 14.9 and 25.
v. Latest paid electricity bill of the consumer.
6. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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Case Specific Documents:
i. Copy of Supply Agreement
ii. Proof of payment of Application fee
iii. Copy of Trading licence
iv. Copy of relevant document from the Power Exchange if power is sought from Power
Exchange (Registration/Membership details, Member-client agreement, etc.)
v. Single Line Diagram (SLD) to be required pertain to Injection & drawl point.
vi. SEM Commissioning certificate, if already installed.
vii. For OA through Captive Model the following additional documents would be
required.
o Memorandum of Association
o Chartered Accountant Certificate of shareholding pattern to establish equity
contribution of 26% or more by the consumers in the supplier’s power plant.
o Undertaking for not less than 51% self consumption on annual basis as per
Electricity Rules, 2005
viii. Certificate of commissioning or grid connectivity of the source generator to be
provided prior to intended date of medium term or long term open access.
ix. The application for long term open access shall be accompanied by a a bank guarantee
of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand) per MW of the total power to be transmitted
and Rs. 5000/- per MW in case the source is a Renewable Energy Source and shall
subsist till the execution of the Long Term Open Access Agreement in the case when
augmentation of distribution system is required, and till operationalization of Long-
term Open Access when augmentation of distribution system is not required. The bank
guarantee shall be in favour of the Distribution Licensee. In case of withdrawal of the
application by the Consumer anytime before the effectiveness of the open Access
Agreement, Tata Power-D shall be liable to encash the Bank Guarantee provided by
the consumer.
7. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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Other Requirements/Information
i. Availability of capacity in the Distribution system is a mandatory requirement for
approval of open access in case of consumers not connected to Tata Power-D
network or consumers intending to enhance their Demand.
ii. The Applicant shall have to bear the cost of augmentation of distribution system, if
required.
iii. Further, a suitable piece of land or room on the Applicant’s premises, have to be
provided by the Applicant for installation of electrical plant or equipment if required
to provide connection.
iv. The completed application along with all relevant annexure has to be submitted to
the Office of Distribution Support Services at the following address.
Head - Billing & Connection Management
Distribution Support Services
Dharavi Receiving Station, Matunga Labour Camp Area,
The Tata Power Company Limited.
Mumbai – 400 019
E. Timelines for making application
11. The timelines for submitting the OA applications to Tata Power-D for grant of open access
shall be as follows:
Table 3: Timelines for making Open Access Applications
Type of OA Time Period Timeline for making application
I
Short Term
Open Access
Not exceeding 1 month
at a time
A In Advance
Upto 4 months in advance and not
later than 10th day of preceding
months. (Separate application shall
be made for each month and for
each transaction in a month)
B Day-ahead
Only 1 day prior to the date of
scheduling, upto 12:00 hours
8. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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Type of OA Time Period Timeline for making application
II
Medium Term
Open Access
Exceeding 3 months but
not exceeding 3 years
Upto 1 years in advance but at least
3 months before the date from
which OA is sought
III
Long Term
Open Access
Exceeding 12 years but
not exceeding 25 years
Atleast 2 years before the date from
which OA is sought
Example: For any request for short term open access received by way of an application on
or before 10th day of December, the open access will be permitted from 1st of January. In
case Tata Power receives open access on the 11th day of December, open access shall be
considered from 1st of February.
F. Scrutiny of application
12. Upon the receipt of open access application, Tata Power shall scrutinise the application
and the supporting documents for completeness, correctness and relevance of the
application as per the following checklist:
i. Completeness of the Application form.
ii. Verification of Contracts Demand with Tata Power records;
iii. Match of the dates / duration of open access as requested and the dates / duration
of the LOI /MoU/PPA between the Consumer and Supplier;
iv. Existing dues for more than two billing cycles; and
v. Outstanding disputes related to electricity charges.
G. Communication of acceptance or shortfall in application to Applicant
13. Tata Power shall communicate to the Applicant / consumer about acceptance of
application within (5) working days of the receipt of application along with the following
information / requirements:
i. Details of any shortcoming in application or supporting documentation, with advice
to rectify the shortcoming.
9. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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ii. Details of outstanding dues existing for more than two billing cycles or any
outstanding disputes related to electricity charges.
14. The acknowledgement of receipt of completed application for Open Access shall be
provided in the format as given in the Distribution Open Access Regulation 2016 in case
of short term open access.
15. Tata Power will convey grant of open access or otherwise as per the format provided in
Annexure III- ST2 in case of short term open access along with schedule of payments to
the consumer within 10 working and assign specific reason in writing if open access is not
granted.
16. Further, for medium term open access applications, Tata Power will grant or refuse open
access within 60 days, for the period stated in the application on being satisfied that the
requirements under Regulation 8 are met. In case the open access is granted for a period
less than that sought by the applicant, Tata Power shall record the reasons in writing.
17. Tata Power shall convey its decision on the grant of Long Term Open Access within 120
days if the system augmentation is not required, or within 180 days otherwise. While
granting open access on long term, Tata Power shall communicate to the Applicant the
date from which Long Term Open Access shall be granted and the details of associated
charges like wheeling charges cross subsidy surcharge, regulatory asset charges and
additional fixed charges.
18. In case of rejection of application as per above, the application processing fee of Rs
2500/- shall stand forfeited.
H. Signing of the Connection & Use of Distribution System Agreement (Regulation 6.2)
19. Long term and Medium term OA consumers shall initiate the process of signing the
‘Connection & Use of Distribution System Agreement’ within 30 days of the grant of open
access as per format as in Annexure II.
10. Tata Power-D Procedure for Distribution Open Access
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20. The Agreement shall be signed by the consumer connected to Tata Power’s network, and
authorised representative of Tata Power-D before commencing with procurement of
power on open access. This Agreement shall be signed after :
o Confirming completion of all works and fulfilment of all requirement as per Statute
(including installation of SEM meters at generator end as well as Consumer end)
o Intimating the date and time of final meter reading and commencement of the
Connection & Use of Distribution System Agreement.
21. Tata Power-D shall provide at least 10 days notice to the Consumer before signing the
‘Connection & Use of Distribution System Agreement’.
I. Installation of Special Energy Meters
22. Tata Power-D shall test and install Special Energy Meter (SEM) within sixty days from
receipt of a request from the consumer or Generating station, that is capable of time-
differentiated measurement for time-block-wise active energy in accordance with State
Grid Code and with online communication facility with MSLDC for energy accounting for
consumers availing Open Access at their cost.
23. The Open Access consumer shall purchase this meter as per specifications provided by
Tata Power-D. However, installation of such meters shall be done by Tata Power-D.
J. Meter Reading
24. Final Meter reading of the consumer shall be taken by the distribution licensee from the
date of commencement of Open Access. It shall be taken in the presence of the Consumer
or his representative, and the Generating Company or Licensee from whom the
consumer intends to obtain supply of electricity, after written intimation to them.
25. Tata Power-D shall carry out the meter reading at least once in every month.
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K. Revision of Contract Demand (Regulation 4.2)
The Contract Demand of a consumer availing LTOA or MTOA shall be governed by the
provisions of the Electricity Supply Code and the Regulations of the commission
governing standards of performance.
Short term Open Access consumer shall not be eligible to revise the contract demand
with distribution licensee during the tenure of STOA, but may do so at the time of
applying for Open Access.
L. Scheduling (Regulation 16)
26. The scheduling of Inter-state open access transactions shall be in accordance with the
provision of the Indian Electricity Grid code
27. Intra-state Open Access transactions in respect of –
i. Full Open Access Consumers connected to Distribution System & all Generating
stations connected to transmission system - shall be scheduled by MSLDC in
accordance with the State Grid Code.
ii. Partial Open Access Consumer shall submit his Day-ahead schedule to Tata
Power-D by 10:00 am of the preceding day which shall be considered when Tata
Power-D provides data to SLDC. This schedule shall be after considering the
applicable transmission and wheeling losses. Further, the following needs to be
noted with respect to scheduling:
a. Scheduling shall not be applicable for Non-firm Renewable Energy sources.
b. Revision of schedule shall be permitted as per IEGC & State Grid Code.
M. Scheduling and Operation Coordination
28. Open Access consumer shall designate a coordinator for scheduling related activities.
29. Consumer shall submit to Tata Power-D, the contact details, Phone/Mobile number, FAX
number, email address, etc. of the coordinator appointed by him for scheduling and
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operations coordination and keep Tata Power-D updated in case of any changes in the
same.
30. The “Schedule with Tata Power” shall be submitted by the mode of fax and/or email to
Load Control Centre (LCC) of Tata Power at Email: pscc@tatapower.com, Fax: 022-
67175385/ Tel: 022- 25543331/022- 67175377. LCC shall incorporate this schedule of the
Open Access Consumer in the schedule of Tata Power, as the Open Access Consumer is
an embedded consumer of Tata Power.
N. Non-utilisation of Short-term Open Access
31. If the consumer, Generating station or Licensee, as the case may is unable to utilize for
more than 4 hours the full or substantial part of its allocated capacity, it shall inform the
Tata Power, & may surrender the use of such capacity but shall pay transmission and
wheeling charges applicable to the original reserved capacity & period. If the Tata Power
is able to re-allocate this capacity, the entity who has surrendered the capacity shall be
refunded transmission & wheeling charges based on the amount & period of the
reallocated capacity.
32. Tata Power may cancel or reduce the capacity allocated, to the extent that it is under-
utilised and after giving notice to the affected parties;
a) When such capacity is under-utilised for more than 3 days, or
b) When the Consumer, Generating Company or licensee as the case may be, fails to
inform Tata Power of its inability to utilize the allocated capacity.
The capacity available as a result of such surrender or reduction cancellation of capacity
may be allocated to any other STOA applicant.
O. Billing
33. Tata Power shall issue bills on a monthly basis and the consumer shall pay the bills as per
the timelines specified Electricity Supply Code.
34. In case of partial open access, the energy used from Tata Power will be billed as per
relevant MERC tariff order issued from time to time and provisions in the MERC
(Distribution Open Access) Regulations, 2016.
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35. For the firm power open access consumers, the energy procured from Tata Power in 15
minutes time slot shall be arrived at after deducting the power procured (as per MSLDC)
on open access in 15 minutes time slot on Open Access from the consumption metered
in 15 minutes time slot.
36. In case, 15 minutes reading at the generator end is not available for wind/solar/hydro
generation procured on open access, the same shall be adjusted in TOD slots to arrive at
power procured from Tata Power in the TOD time slots.
P. Banking of Renewable Energy Generation:
i. The surplus energy from a ‘non-firm’ Renewable energy generating station after set
off shell be banked with the Tata Power.
ii. The banking year shall be the financial year from April to March.
iii. Banking of energy shall be permitted during all 12 months of the year but credit for
banked energy shall not be permitted during the month of April, May, October &
November.
iv. The energy banked during peak TOD slots may also be drawn during off-peak TOD
slots, but the energy banked during off-peak TOD slots may not be drawn during peak
TOD slots.
Q. The charges for open access shall include the following (Regulation 14):
i. Wheeling Charges shall be payable on the basis of actual energy drawal at the
consumption end i.e. Energy at T<>D interface and shall be as determined by MERC.
Wheeling charges shall not be applicable in case a consumer or a Generating station
is connected to the transmission line directly or using dedicated lines owned by the
consumer. (Regulation 14.6).
ii. Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) shall be levied to all open access consumers other than
for power purchase on open access through a captive generating plant and shall be
based on actual energy drawn at consumption end i.e. at the meter (Regulation 14.7).
CSS in case of RE source shall be stipulated by MERC from time to time. However, the
captive open access consumers have to certify their captive status at the end of each
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financial year. In case the captive conditions are not met CSS will be applicable on the
entire consumption through open access.
iii. Regulatory Asset charges as approved by MERC. (Regulation 14.1 (vi))
iv. Additional Surcharge, as and when approved by MERC (Regulation 14.8)
The additional surcharge shall be applicable to all consumers who have availed open
access to receive supply from a source other than the Tata Power to which they are
connected.
The additional surcharge determined on a per unit basis shall be payable monthly by
the open access consumer based on the actual energy drawn during the month
through open access.
v. MSLDC Fees (Regulation 14.1)
If the Distribution Licensee schedules power for the Open Access Customer, the SLDC
fees and charges payable by the Licensee shall be shared with the consumer based on
the ratio of scheduled demand of Open Access sought to the total demand of
Distribution Licensee on a pro-rata basis for Long-term and Medium-term Open Access
consumer.
vi. Scheduling and other operating charges (Regulation 14.1)
The scheduling and other operating charges shall be levied by Distribution Licensee
for Open Access consumer at the same rate as approved by the Commission for
Open Access consumers in the Order of MSLDC Fees & Charges and Schedule of
charges. Monthly Operating Charges of Rs 2500 per Month will be applicable as per
Schedule of charges.
vii. Transmission Charges (for partial OA consumer as per Regulation 14.1(v)) As
Approved by MERC from Time to Time through InSTS Tariff Order:
viii. Imbalance Charges
The treatment of imbalance in case on firm / infirm power shall be as follows:
Table 7: Imbalance Charges
Event Chargeability
Over drawal Energy Charge
Higher of the following:
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a. System Marginal Charges + Other Incidental Charges
(Other Incidental Charges shall include Net UI charges, Additional UI)
b. Variable Charge of Temporary Tariff Category
Demand Charge
Penal Demand Charge shall be levied in case of OA consumer Contract
Demand
Under
drawal
Tata Power shall not pay any charges to OA consumer.
If any penal charges are levied on Tata Power then the same shall
be applicable to OA consumer on prorated basis.
Surplus
Energy from
RE source
It shall be banked with Tata Power after set off (Regulation 20)
Banking charges shall be adjusted in kind @ 2% of the energy
banked.
The unutilised banked energy at the end of the financial year,
limited to 10% of actual total generation by such RE source shall be
purchase by the Tata Power at its pooled cost of power purchase for
that year.
ix. Reactive Energy Charge (Regulation 21)
The computation of Reactive Energy Charge shall be in following manner:
Table 9: Reactive Energy Charge
Consumer Chargeability
OA Consumer
having load 5 MW
or more
In accordance with provisions stipulated in the State Grid Code
and MYT Regulations, 2015
OA Consumer
having load less
than 5 MW
Shall be calculated on Power Factor basis as specified by the
Commission
Renewable Energy
Generating
Stations
Shall be in accordance with the charges approved by the
commission in its relevant Tariff Orders.
x. Additional Security Deposit: (Regulation 14.9)
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i. The consumer will be required to furnish an additional security deposit for wheeling
equivalent to one month’s billing for wheeling charge, CSS and additional surcharge
on the charges of wheeling. In case of short term open access, the Tata Power shall
collect an additional Security deposit for wheeling commensurate with the duration
of OA instead of on the basis of one month’s billing.
ii. The amount of additional security deposit may be adjusted when the amount of
additional security required or surplus security held exceeds 10% of the balance with
the Tata Power, in accordance with Regulation 14.9 of the Regulations.
iii. In case of new Consumer opting for Open Access along with connectivity for the first
time Tata Power shall calculate the additional security deposit based on the
anticipated use of the distribution system for wheeling of electricity and raise the
demand accordingly.
iv. Tata Power shall send a notice to the Consumer for deposit of additional Security
Deposit and the same shall be required to be deposited by the consumer within
fifteen (15) days from the receipt of the notice.
v. Additional Security Deposit can be made in the form of Cash, Irrevocable Letter of
Credit (L/C) or unconditional Bank Guarantee (BG). Cash deposit shall be entitled to
earn interest at Bank Rate of the reserve bank of india and interest will be credited
back to Consumer account as per prevailing practice.
xi. Demand less than 70% of Contracted Demand through Open Access (Regulation
3.2)
In case, the Open Access consumer fails to achieve the maximum demand of 70% of the
Contracted Demand through Open Access for 3 consecutive months, Tata Power-D shall
levy a penalty equal to 2 times wheeling charges for the period during which such
exceptional event was recorded. In such case Tata Power-D shall initiate the process of
reassessment and reinstatement / reduction of Contract Demand if the consumer has not
complied this condition for 3 consecutive months.
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xii. Late / Default in Payment
a) In case the payment of any bill for charges payable under these Regulations is
delayed by an Open Access customer beyond the due date, without prejudice
to any action under the Act or any other regulation thereunder, a late payment
surcharge at the rate of 1.25 per cent (%) per month shall be levied.
b) Non-payment of any charge or sum of money payable by an Open Access
consumer under these Regulations shall be considered non-compliance of
these Regulations. The Distribution Licensee may discontinue Open Access after
giving the consumer an advance notice of fifteen days without prejudice to its
right to recover such charges as per provisions of the Act and also MSLDC may
direct Distribution Licensee to disconnect such entity from the grid.
xiii. Any other applicable charge (Regulation 14.1(vi))
Surcharge or other sum recoverable from the consumer under the act or any Regulation
or order of the Commission.
R. Date of Effectiveness of Open Access (OA) Agreement
a. The OA Agreement executed between, the consumer and Tata Power shall be
effective from the commencement date of Open Access as requested in the
Application and contained in the Open Access Agreement, which date should
necessarily conform to the timelines for submission of application given in Para ‘E’
above.
b. In case of short term open access, the date of effectiveness shall be the start date
of open access mentioned in the Consent issued by Tata Power-D in Annexure III-
ST2 provided in the Regulations.
c. Irrespective of which date the Consumer schedules power (in case of firm source)
/ provides Generation Credit Note (GCN) (in case of non-firm source), Open Access
shall commence from the Effective Date as per paragraph Q(a) & (b) above for all
commercial purposes.
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d. However, in case the Consumer is unable to schedule power due to permission of
open access not being available from MSLDC / STU / Other Distribution Licensee
for any reason, it shall be the responsibility of the Consumer to approach Tata
Power-D with a written request to cancel (or suspend for a given period), the
permission of open access given by Tata Power-D, in order to avoid commercial
implications resulting from imbalance charges.
e. The written request provided above must, in all cases of open access, be provided
by the Consumer within 15 days of the date of effectiveness of open access as per
paragraph Q(a) & (b) above, otherwise the same shall not be considered.
f. For operational purposes and in order to avoid the complications of pro-rata
billing, Consumers are advised to requisition open access from the 1st day of a
month or commence scheduling of power under the OA Agreement from the 1st
day of a month, as the case may be.
S. Submission of Generation Credit Note (GCN), Schedules, Energy Credit and Commercial
Settlements.
i. Energy accounting and settlement shall be carried out on 15 minutes time block basis for
firm power Open Access consumers and and ToD wise for non-firm power open access
consumers.
ii. From the energy / demand recorded in the Consumer meter, scheduled OA entitlement
shall first be adjusted to arrive at energy / demand consumption from Tata Power-D.
iii. The credit of OA energy, supply energy under Contracted Demand and imbalance charges
shall be as per the Regulations.
iv. Non- Firm Power: Tata Power will raise the bill on open access consumer before 5th day
of the month. Consumer shall submit to Tata Power the monthly Generation Credit Note
(GCN). If the data is not submitted by the 5th day of every month, Tata Power shall bill the
Consumer considering NIL energy credit. Whenever the Consumer provides the GCN with
the data and when SLDC provides the credit of the same to Tata Power-D in the Intra-
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State energy accounting, the bill for the respective month shall be revised and financial
credit will be provided in the subsequent billing cycles.
v. Firm Power:
i. In case generator of the Consumer is a State Pool Participant: The Credit of energy
based on the implemented 15 min. schedules finalized by MSLDC will be provided by
the consumer in the monthly billing.
ii. In case generator is not a State Pool Participant: The Credit of energy will be based
on actual 15 min. injection to be based on the GCN to be provided by the 5th of every
month, for the previous month. In case the GCN is not provided by the Consumer on
the 5th day of the month, Tata Power shall bill the Consumer considering NIL energy
credit. Whenever the Consumer provides the GCN with the data and when SLDC
provides the credit of the same to Tata Power in the Intra-State energy accounting,
the bill for the respective month shall be revised and financial credit will be provided
in the subsequent billing cycles.
iii. In case of Open Access from Captive Power Plant, Consumer shall by 30th April of
each financial year, submit a certificate issued by the SLDC or the Distribution
Licensee providing Generation Credit Note about the percentage of generation
allocated from the generating plant to the Consumer in such financial year.
iv. In case of single generator supplying power to multiple consumers, the GCN issued
to the generator must indicate the percentage or generation allocated to the each
consumer separately.
T. Compliances by Open Access Consumers
i. The open access consumer shall comply with the provisions of the Open Access
Regulations of MERC, State Grid Code and all other relevant Regulations, Laws &
norms or amendments thereof.
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ii. In addition, the open access consumer shall comply with the provisions of the
Balancing and Settlement Code.
U. MERC has issued the order in the matter of Petition of Maharashtra State Electricity
Distribution Co. Ltd. proposing Bank Guarantee / Letter of Credit equivalent to Cross-
Subsidy Surcharge and Additional Surcharge from Captive Generators as payment security
before providing Open Access, in case no. 23 of 2017 dated 17 January, 2018.
In the said order, MERC has set out the following modalities to be followed by the
Distribution Licensees and the entities claiming to be CPPs:
A. Shareholding Pattern:
1. When Open Access is first sought, details of the shareholding pattern of the
claimed CPP shall be submitted.
2. The above details of shareholding patterns should be supported by a Chartered
Accountant (CA)’s Certificate.
3. In the event of any change in the shareholding pattern during the financial year,
the revised shareholding should be intimated to Tata Power-D within 10 days, with
CA certification.
4. The CA’s Certificate should contain details of all shareholders, including the
Captive Users, their voting rights and period of shareholding (from & to)
5. In case there is no change in the shareholding pattern during the financial year,
the Generators should provide an undertaking to that effect along with the CA
Certificate as at the end of the year.
B. Metering:
1. Each CPP Generating Unit shall have a separate Special Energy Meter (SEM) as per
the specifications in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) (Installation and
Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 as amended from time to time.
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2. The CPP should submit the details of all the unit wise meters to the Tata Power-D,
like meters at generator terminal, meter for unit wise auxiliary consumption,
meters at EHV side of the generator terminal, meters recording the consumption
at the outgoing feeders and the consumption of captive consumers etc.
3. Downloading of monthly data of all these meters, Sealing of respective meters and
their testing etc. shall be jointly undertaken by the Generator and Tata Power-D,
and the State Transmission Utility (STU) (if relevant).
4. The general practice adopted for any HT consumer monthly meter reading should
be followed.
5. The SEM meters should be tested periodically as per the prescribed testing
procedures jointly with Tata Power-D. It should be periodically tested once in 5
years and also these meters shall be tested whenever the energy and other
quantities recorded by the meter are abnormal or inconsistent
6. Tripping events of the CPP Generating Unit and transmission line should be
informed to the Tata Power-D and MSLDC along with the period of outage.
7. Power from the non-CPP Units shall not be injected into the grid without
appropriate permissions of the respective authorities.
8. By the 30th of April, the Generator shall submit all the relevant data required for
establishing its CPP status in the previous financial year.
9. The data shall include the quantum of generation at the Generator Terminal,
auxiliary consumption, consumption recorded at the EHV side of the Generator
Transformer, the consumption recorded at the outgoing feeders and the
consumption of captive consumers grossed up at the Generator Terminal level
(along with the necessary computations).
10. This data shall be provided for each month of the financial year, in Excel format.
11. The Tata Power-D shall seek clarifications, if any, and confirm the CPP status or
otherwise by 31 May. In case any clarifications required are not received or are
inadequate, then the Tata Power-D and the Distribution Licensee(s) shall jointly
decide on the CPP status and inform the Generator accordingly.
12. If the Generator is not satisfied with the status as determined by the Distribution
Licensee(s), it may approach the Commission by 15 June. In that event, the
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Distribution Licensee(s) shall not levy CSS and Additional Surcharge, if any, till the
final decision of the Commission.
13. If the Generator does not approach the Commission by 15 June with any dispute
regarding its CPP status, the Distribution Licensee(s) may proceed to levy the CSS
and Additional surcharge, if any, with applicable interest. This shall be without
prejudice to the Generator’s statutory right to approach the Commission for
adjudication of its dispute after that date.
V. Amendments
Amendments to the procedure shall be issued by Tata Power-D from time to time in
accordance to the General or Specific orders of MERC or as a result of any amendments
in the DOA Regulations or as Tata Power may deem fit so long as they are consistent with
the regulation.