This order from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission addresses Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.'s (MSEDCL) compliance with renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets for fiscal year 2016-17. Key points:
1. MSEDCL was required to meet an RPO target of 11% for 2016-17, including 1% from solar and 10% from non-solar renewable sources.
2. The Commission has powers to impose regulatory charges on obligated entities like MSEDCL that fail to meet RPO targets or purchase sufficient renewable energy certificates (RECs).
3. MSEDCL submitted its statement of renewable energy procured for 2016-17 which is being verified
The document provides an overview of key developments in the infrastructure and energy sectors in India in December 2019.
It summarizes the authorization granted to NHAI to set up an Infrastructure Investment Fund and monetize national highway projects through an InvIT structure. It also discusses the Supreme Court's decision to stay the Bombay High Court's order on the Mumbai Coastal Road Project and allow construction of the road. Finally, it outlines the methodology issued by the Ministry of Power for coal linkage allocation without power purchase agreements, including auction procedures and eligibility criteria.
The document outlines Greece's alternative measures for further liberalizing its wholesale electricity generation market, including lignite-fired power plants. Key points include:
1. Greece will make 40% of PPC's lignite generation capacity available to third parties by 2015 through a combination of structural measures transferring ownership of plants and transitory measures granting short-term rights to unused capacity.
2. By 2012, 900MW of capacity will be made available, with 457MW through structural measures like long-term ownership transfers and 443MW through transitory rights to unused plant capacity.
3. A monitoring trustee will oversee the process and report annually to the European Commission on compliance with liberalization targets.
Merc order on RPO-REC Compliance by Captive & Open Access consumersSpark Network
This document summarizes the proceedings of a case hearing before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding verification of Renewable Purchase Obligation targets met by Captive Power Producers and Open Access Consumers in Maharashtra for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011-12. It discusses the RPO targets specified in regulations and the obligations of captive users and open access consumers. It also summarizes correspondence received from various captive and open access entities, and directions given by the Commission during hearings, including the formation of a committee to improve data collection methodology and track RPO compliance.
California SB1 2017 transportation billAdina Levin
(1) This bill creates a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to address deferred maintenance on state highways and local roads. It provides funding sources including increased gas and diesel taxes and new vehicle fees.
(2) It establishes an Independent Office of Audits and Investigations within Caltrans to provide oversight of transportation spending.
(3) It requires repayment of $706 million in outstanding loans from transportation funds and allocates the repaid funds to state and local transportation purposes.
This resolution increases Public Utilities Commission user fees to ensure sufficient funding for commission operations and maintain appropriate fund reserves. Fees are adjusted for electric, gas, water, sewer, and telephone corporations based on proportional regulatory work and expenditures. The increased fees will be phased in over five years to allow the commission to match revenues to expenditures and restore required fund balances, while reducing ratepayer impacts.
The Long-Range Transit Plan (LRTP) is a comprehensive strategy for enhancing significantly the public transit system for the central Ohio region over the next 23 years. Utilizing a variety of methods to ensure public participation, the LRTP has been developed to respond to the growing transportation needs of the central Ohio region by providing an expanded, reliable, and safe transit system. In every major metropolitan area, investments in the transportation infrastructure, including public transit, is vital for ensuring economic vitality and improved quality of life.
This presentation provided an overview of the U.S. transportation market outlook. It discussed Onvia's background and services in identifying government business opportunities. It then summarized the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on transportation funding and projects. Finally, it outlined AASHTO's recommendations for long-term transportation funding levels through 2015 to restore purchasing power.
The document provides an overview of key developments in the infrastructure and energy sectors in India in December 2019.
It summarizes the authorization granted to NHAI to set up an Infrastructure Investment Fund and monetize national highway projects through an InvIT structure. It also discusses the Supreme Court's decision to stay the Bombay High Court's order on the Mumbai Coastal Road Project and allow construction of the road. Finally, it outlines the methodology issued by the Ministry of Power for coal linkage allocation without power purchase agreements, including auction procedures and eligibility criteria.
The document outlines Greece's alternative measures for further liberalizing its wholesale electricity generation market, including lignite-fired power plants. Key points include:
1. Greece will make 40% of PPC's lignite generation capacity available to third parties by 2015 through a combination of structural measures transferring ownership of plants and transitory measures granting short-term rights to unused capacity.
2. By 2012, 900MW of capacity will be made available, with 457MW through structural measures like long-term ownership transfers and 443MW through transitory rights to unused plant capacity.
3. A monitoring trustee will oversee the process and report annually to the European Commission on compliance with liberalization targets.
Merc order on RPO-REC Compliance by Captive & Open Access consumersSpark Network
This document summarizes the proceedings of a case hearing before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding verification of Renewable Purchase Obligation targets met by Captive Power Producers and Open Access Consumers in Maharashtra for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011-12. It discusses the RPO targets specified in regulations and the obligations of captive users and open access consumers. It also summarizes correspondence received from various captive and open access entities, and directions given by the Commission during hearings, including the formation of a committee to improve data collection methodology and track RPO compliance.
California SB1 2017 transportation billAdina Levin
(1) This bill creates a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to address deferred maintenance on state highways and local roads. It provides funding sources including increased gas and diesel taxes and new vehicle fees.
(2) It establishes an Independent Office of Audits and Investigations within Caltrans to provide oversight of transportation spending.
(3) It requires repayment of $706 million in outstanding loans from transportation funds and allocates the repaid funds to state and local transportation purposes.
This resolution increases Public Utilities Commission user fees to ensure sufficient funding for commission operations and maintain appropriate fund reserves. Fees are adjusted for electric, gas, water, sewer, and telephone corporations based on proportional regulatory work and expenditures. The increased fees will be phased in over five years to allow the commission to match revenues to expenditures and restore required fund balances, while reducing ratepayer impacts.
The Long-Range Transit Plan (LRTP) is a comprehensive strategy for enhancing significantly the public transit system for the central Ohio region over the next 23 years. Utilizing a variety of methods to ensure public participation, the LRTP has been developed to respond to the growing transportation needs of the central Ohio region by providing an expanded, reliable, and safe transit system. In every major metropolitan area, investments in the transportation infrastructure, including public transit, is vital for ensuring economic vitality and improved quality of life.
This presentation provided an overview of the U.S. transportation market outlook. It discussed Onvia's background and services in identifying government business opportunities. It then summarized the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on transportation funding and projects. Finally, it outlined AASHTO's recommendations for long-term transportation funding levels through 2015 to restore purchasing power.
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)
'United Kingdom Commercial Radio Consolidation' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Analysis of the potential for further consolidation through mergers and acquisitions of the United Kingdom commercial radio broadcasting industry and the lack of evidential data that previous consolidation produced the promised benefits for owners, listeners or advertisers, written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in September 2007.
Ravi sharma put20278 transport policies and actsRavi Sharma
The document discusses various transport policies and acts in India including the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), and various problems faced in urban transport like increased travel time and costs, accidents, and air pollution. It outlines the need for these policies to improve urban mobility and build capacity for urban transport planning. Key objectives of the policies are outlined like making cities more livable and enabling them to act as engines of growth. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is also discussed as an approach to integrate land use and transport planning. Methods of financing TOD projects through value capture are highlighted with examples. Acts governing metro rail operations
Since the collapse of the monopoly of Telewizja Polska (TVP – National
Polish Television), the issue of field branches of TVP remains unresolved actually
to this day. Numerous attempts have been made throughout the years to establish
the status and functioning rules of the branches within the structure of TVP. Also,
the concept has been sought to determine their position and role on the TV market.
The years of attempts to restructure regions have brought no expected outcome. The
proposed solutions ranged from the concept of a “network” during the 1990s, through
attempts at programme and managerial integration in the late 20th century, to the endeavours to profile channels. Instead of improving the situation, they caused even
greater chaos to the branches and further deteriorated their already difficult financial
situation. Changes were to be brought by a new concept of the functioning of field
branches of TVP S.A., proposed towards the end of 2015. It assumed the reorientation
of the philosophy of the regions and abandonment of “regional television” in favour
of “the television of the regions.” But personal changes to the Management Board of
TVP stopped the planned reform. This article presents the chronology of the planned
and implemented reforms, from 1990 to 2015, in the scope of channel profile and the
programme platform of field branches of TVP S.A.
The document discusses the implementation of energy performance contracts (EPCs) in the public sector in Slovakia. It notes that the Ministry of Finance is making efforts to encourage private financing for energy efficiency retrofits of public buildings. Recent changes to legislation now explicitly allow public entities to conclude EPCs. The Ministry of Finance has prepared a template EPC contract and guidance based on Eurostat guidelines. The template contract outlines principles like the ESCO being responsible for technical design and financing, payments being tied to achieved energy savings, contract lengths of 8+ years, and public ownership of energy improvements. Supporting EPCs further may require financial instruments to help ESCOs sell future receivables to reduce exposure to performance guarantees.
This document discusses the potential for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for road infrastructure development in Ukraine. It notes that Ukraine has an extensive road network in need of repair and expansion to improve connectivity, but faces challenges of macroeconomic volatility, weak public finances, and an imperfect legal framework for PPPs. While the laws enable different PPP models, aspects like toll revenue collection by the state and rigid cost regulations limit private partners' ability to be innovative and earn revenues. Prior to 2020, success for road PPPs in Ukraine remains uncertain due to the conflict, economic challenges, and need to address legal and financial issues in the PPP framework. Careful consideration is needed before starting any PPP project to ensure it is
In addressing DMO violations caused by the significant gap between the market price of coal and domestic coal prices, the Indonesian government is currently formulating legislation to establish an entity empowered to collect and disburse compensation funds as a penalty for DMO non-compliance. In 2022, the Indonesian government initially decided to establish a Public Service Agency (BLU) to implement the collection-disbursement scheme. However, the plan for the formation of the BLU entity underwent a transformation into MIP in January 2023. Find out more our insights about this topic in our Legal Brief Publication.
The document summarizes regulatory updates in India's renewable energy and REC markets in March 2016. Key points include:
- CERC published its 4th amendment to REC regulations which will make many existing projects ineligible for RECs, significantly reducing REC issuance by an estimated 40-50%.
- State regulators in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand issued new regulations related to distribution open access, retail electricity tariffs, and forecasting and scheduling of wind and solar projects.
- REC trading volumes increased in March as obligated entities fulfilled their annual RPO targets, though overall RPO compliance remains low with over 1.3 crore unsold RECs remaining.
Rebuilding of Railway Infrastructures during the present crisis by Rajesh PrasadRajesh Prasad
Rajesh Prasad Director Operations RVNL participated as a speaker in 5th edition of 'Rail India Conference and Expo' organised under the aegis of MFI Safe Connect (Messe Frankfurt India) in Delhi on 11.03.2021
The document outlines Greece's alternative measures for further liberalizing its wholesale electricity generation market, including lignite-fired power plants. The key points are:
1. Greece will make 40% of PPC's lignite generation capacity available to third parties by 2015 through a combination of structural measures transferring ownership of capacity and transitory measures granting short-term rights to capacity.
2. By 2012, 900MW of capacity will be made available, with 457MW through structural measures like long-term ownership transfers and 443MW through transitory measures granting short-term rights.
3. A monitoring trustee will oversee the process and report annually to the European Commission on compliance with liberalization commitments.
The document discusses amendments made by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2012. Key points include:
1) Amendments made to technical norms for biomass power projects and limits placed on fossil fuel use in biomass plants.
2) Specification of Operation and Maintenance expenses for solar PV projects for FY 2016-17.
3) Clarification provided on Return on Equity rates fixed in the regulations and treatment of suggestions made by stakeholders.
4) Presentation of levelized generic tariffs determined for various renewable energy technologies for FY 2016-17.
The document provides information about pumped storage hydropower projects. Some key points:
- Pumped storage projects store excess energy by pumping water to an upper reservoir, and generate power by releasing the water when demand is high.
- There are three types of projects based on reservoir locations: on-stream, off-stream open loop, and off-stream closed loop.
- The Government of India has issued guidelines to promote pumped storage, including providing clearances, waiving transmission costs, and budgetary support for infrastructure.
- States are encouraged to allocate projects to public sector units and conduct competitive bidding. Tariffs will be set to incentivize peak power supply.
This document provides a quarterly review of performance for the Vijaipur Unit from July - September 2019. Key points discussed include:
- Production losses due to a 46 day stoppage of the Urea Plant stream-11 reactor leak. Advice was given on preventative maintenance.
- Inaccurate shutdown planning for Vijaipur-II led to a longer than expected shutdown. Better planning was advised.
- Annual production targets were revised down due to the reactor problem. Further shortfalls were possible without improvements.
- Various key performance metrics and production targets for 2019-20 were reviewed for the Vijaipur complex. Areas of underperformance were highlighted and advice was given to avoid
Guidance on the Streamlined Energy and Carbon ReportingEMEX
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), the proposed carbon reporting scheme is set to replace the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), and its anticipated start date of April 2019 is approaching.
This session offers guidance on how organisations can prepare, what will be the qualifying criteria and how the new reporting framework will benefit the companies.
The ppt gives an overview on recent policy initiatives on Renwable Energy, like cerc\'s new regulation, national solar mission and renewable energy certificate
New Regulation for Indonesia's PV Policy
Indonesia’s solar photovoltaic ('PV') industry has welcomed the long-awaited Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources ('ESDM') Regulation No. 19 of 2016 (the 'Regulation'), which introduces a new first-come, first-served ('FCFS') capacity quota offering process following the revocation of ESDM Regulation No. 17 of 2013 (the 'Original Regulation') by the Supreme Court.
Under the Regulation, PLN must deliver a revised model PPA to ESDM through EBTKE (defined below) by 24 August 2016, which will comprise an extendable 20-year term from the commercial operation date. Feed-in tariffs ('FiTs'), including power transmission line connections fees, will be established under the FCFS process and paid in Indonesian Rupiah using JISDOR.
Not entirely clear cut, local content requirements appear to be defined by reference to existing Ministry of Industry regulations for electricity infrastructure. This is in contrast to the Original Regulation, which contemplated that olar developers and investors ('SDIs') do not necessarily need to comply. For communal or centralised solar power plants (which is undefined), the existing regulations require 43.85% local content for combined goods and services. Failure to meet these requirements may result in FiT reductions or other penalties.
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)
'United Kingdom Commercial Radio Consolidation' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Analysis of the potential for further consolidation through mergers and acquisitions of the United Kingdom commercial radio broadcasting industry and the lack of evidential data that previous consolidation produced the promised benefits for owners, listeners or advertisers, written by Grant Goddard for Enders Analysis in September 2007.
Ravi sharma put20278 transport policies and actsRavi Sharma
The document discusses various transport policies and acts in India including the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), and various problems faced in urban transport like increased travel time and costs, accidents, and air pollution. It outlines the need for these policies to improve urban mobility and build capacity for urban transport planning. Key objectives of the policies are outlined like making cities more livable and enabling them to act as engines of growth. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is also discussed as an approach to integrate land use and transport planning. Methods of financing TOD projects through value capture are highlighted with examples. Acts governing metro rail operations
Since the collapse of the monopoly of Telewizja Polska (TVP – National
Polish Television), the issue of field branches of TVP remains unresolved actually
to this day. Numerous attempts have been made throughout the years to establish
the status and functioning rules of the branches within the structure of TVP. Also,
the concept has been sought to determine their position and role on the TV market.
The years of attempts to restructure regions have brought no expected outcome. The
proposed solutions ranged from the concept of a “network” during the 1990s, through
attempts at programme and managerial integration in the late 20th century, to the endeavours to profile channels. Instead of improving the situation, they caused even
greater chaos to the branches and further deteriorated their already difficult financial
situation. Changes were to be brought by a new concept of the functioning of field
branches of TVP S.A., proposed towards the end of 2015. It assumed the reorientation
of the philosophy of the regions and abandonment of “regional television” in favour
of “the television of the regions.” But personal changes to the Management Board of
TVP stopped the planned reform. This article presents the chronology of the planned
and implemented reforms, from 1990 to 2015, in the scope of channel profile and the
programme platform of field branches of TVP S.A.
The document discusses the implementation of energy performance contracts (EPCs) in the public sector in Slovakia. It notes that the Ministry of Finance is making efforts to encourage private financing for energy efficiency retrofits of public buildings. Recent changes to legislation now explicitly allow public entities to conclude EPCs. The Ministry of Finance has prepared a template EPC contract and guidance based on Eurostat guidelines. The template contract outlines principles like the ESCO being responsible for technical design and financing, payments being tied to achieved energy savings, contract lengths of 8+ years, and public ownership of energy improvements. Supporting EPCs further may require financial instruments to help ESCOs sell future receivables to reduce exposure to performance guarantees.
This document discusses the potential for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for road infrastructure development in Ukraine. It notes that Ukraine has an extensive road network in need of repair and expansion to improve connectivity, but faces challenges of macroeconomic volatility, weak public finances, and an imperfect legal framework for PPPs. While the laws enable different PPP models, aspects like toll revenue collection by the state and rigid cost regulations limit private partners' ability to be innovative and earn revenues. Prior to 2020, success for road PPPs in Ukraine remains uncertain due to the conflict, economic challenges, and need to address legal and financial issues in the PPP framework. Careful consideration is needed before starting any PPP project to ensure it is
In addressing DMO violations caused by the significant gap between the market price of coal and domestic coal prices, the Indonesian government is currently formulating legislation to establish an entity empowered to collect and disburse compensation funds as a penalty for DMO non-compliance. In 2022, the Indonesian government initially decided to establish a Public Service Agency (BLU) to implement the collection-disbursement scheme. However, the plan for the formation of the BLU entity underwent a transformation into MIP in January 2023. Find out more our insights about this topic in our Legal Brief Publication.
The document summarizes regulatory updates in India's renewable energy and REC markets in March 2016. Key points include:
- CERC published its 4th amendment to REC regulations which will make many existing projects ineligible for RECs, significantly reducing REC issuance by an estimated 40-50%.
- State regulators in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand issued new regulations related to distribution open access, retail electricity tariffs, and forecasting and scheduling of wind and solar projects.
- REC trading volumes increased in March as obligated entities fulfilled their annual RPO targets, though overall RPO compliance remains low with over 1.3 crore unsold RECs remaining.
Rebuilding of Railway Infrastructures during the present crisis by Rajesh PrasadRajesh Prasad
Rajesh Prasad Director Operations RVNL participated as a speaker in 5th edition of 'Rail India Conference and Expo' organised under the aegis of MFI Safe Connect (Messe Frankfurt India) in Delhi on 11.03.2021
The document outlines Greece's alternative measures for further liberalizing its wholesale electricity generation market, including lignite-fired power plants. The key points are:
1. Greece will make 40% of PPC's lignite generation capacity available to third parties by 2015 through a combination of structural measures transferring ownership of capacity and transitory measures granting short-term rights to capacity.
2. By 2012, 900MW of capacity will be made available, with 457MW through structural measures like long-term ownership transfers and 443MW through transitory measures granting short-term rights.
3. A monitoring trustee will oversee the process and report annually to the European Commission on compliance with liberalization commitments.
The document discusses amendments made by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2012. Key points include:
1) Amendments made to technical norms for biomass power projects and limits placed on fossil fuel use in biomass plants.
2) Specification of Operation and Maintenance expenses for solar PV projects for FY 2016-17.
3) Clarification provided on Return on Equity rates fixed in the regulations and treatment of suggestions made by stakeholders.
4) Presentation of levelized generic tariffs determined for various renewable energy technologies for FY 2016-17.
The document provides information about pumped storage hydropower projects. Some key points:
- Pumped storage projects store excess energy by pumping water to an upper reservoir, and generate power by releasing the water when demand is high.
- There are three types of projects based on reservoir locations: on-stream, off-stream open loop, and off-stream closed loop.
- The Government of India has issued guidelines to promote pumped storage, including providing clearances, waiving transmission costs, and budgetary support for infrastructure.
- States are encouraged to allocate projects to public sector units and conduct competitive bidding. Tariffs will be set to incentivize peak power supply.
This document provides a quarterly review of performance for the Vijaipur Unit from July - September 2019. Key points discussed include:
- Production losses due to a 46 day stoppage of the Urea Plant stream-11 reactor leak. Advice was given on preventative maintenance.
- Inaccurate shutdown planning for Vijaipur-II led to a longer than expected shutdown. Better planning was advised.
- Annual production targets were revised down due to the reactor problem. Further shortfalls were possible without improvements.
- Various key performance metrics and production targets for 2019-20 were reviewed for the Vijaipur complex. Areas of underperformance were highlighted and advice was given to avoid
Guidance on the Streamlined Energy and Carbon ReportingEMEX
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), the proposed carbon reporting scheme is set to replace the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), and its anticipated start date of April 2019 is approaching.
This session offers guidance on how organisations can prepare, what will be the qualifying criteria and how the new reporting framework will benefit the companies.
The ppt gives an overview on recent policy initiatives on Renwable Energy, like cerc\'s new regulation, national solar mission and renewable energy certificate
New Regulation for Indonesia's PV Policy
Indonesia’s solar photovoltaic ('PV') industry has welcomed the long-awaited Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources ('ESDM') Regulation No. 19 of 2016 (the 'Regulation'), which introduces a new first-come, first-served ('FCFS') capacity quota offering process following the revocation of ESDM Regulation No. 17 of 2013 (the 'Original Regulation') by the Supreme Court.
Under the Regulation, PLN must deliver a revised model PPA to ESDM through EBTKE (defined below) by 24 August 2016, which will comprise an extendable 20-year term from the commercial operation date. Feed-in tariffs ('FiTs'), including power transmission line connections fees, will be established under the FCFS process and paid in Indonesian Rupiah using JISDOR.
Not entirely clear cut, local content requirements appear to be defined by reference to existing Ministry of Industry regulations for electricity infrastructure. This is in contrast to the Original Regulation, which contemplated that olar developers and investors ('SDIs') do not necessarily need to comply. For communal or centralised solar power plants (which is undefined), the existing regulations require 43.85% local content for combined goods and services. Failure to meet these requirements may result in FiT reductions or other penalties.
A Presentation on the Regulatory Regime for Renewable Energy Projects in Andh...electricitygovernance
The document summarizes the regulatory regime for renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh. It outlines the state commission's role in promoting renewable generation under the Electricity Act of 2003. Key points include a renewable purchase obligation of 5% for distribution licensees from 2005-2008, with 0.5% reserved for wind. Tariffs were determined in 2004 and incentives were provided, like banking privileges for mini-hydel and wind projects. The order rationalized tariffs for various renewable technologies.
The Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2012 was introduced to promote the generation of solar power in the state. The key objectives of the policy are to encourage and attract investment in solar power projects, promote manufacturing facilities, and meet growing energy demand through solar power. The policy provides incentives like tax exemptions and refunds for projects commissioned by June 2014. It aims to boost solar power development by facilitating grid connectivity, land acquisition, and power evacuation for projects.
Official Document of the Solar Power Policy of Andhra Pradesh 2015.
This document is not a work of Headway Solar (http://headwaysolar.com/) and it has been released here for the benefit of the general public.
VIETNAM – SOLAR POWER SECTOR NEW MODEL PPA FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER PROJECTSDr. Oliver Massmann
The document discusses recent changes to regulations governing rooftop solar power projects in Vietnam. It summarizes:
1) A new circular issued in March 2019 that replaces the previous model power purchase agreement (PPA) for rooftop solar projects and extends feed-in tariffs (FITs) to all rooftop solar projects.
2) Key aspects of the new circular including setting FITs of VND2,086/kWh for projects built before 2018, adjusting FITs annually, and simplifying the model PPA to clearly indicate the FIT applies for 20 years and provide a simple formula for calculating payments.
3) Improvements to the new model PPA such as separating payment procedures
S. 1733 would establish two cap-and-trade programs to limit greenhouse gas emissions - one for emissions of most greenhouse gases and one specifically for hydrofluorocarbons. The bill would cover around 7,400 facilities across various sectors of the economy. It would increase federal revenues by around $854 billion and increase direct spending by around $833 billion over the 2010-2019 period, reducing the deficit by around $21 billion. It would also authorize additional discretionary spending of around $29 billion over that period.
Similar to Verification of compliance of renewable purchase obligation (20)
This document outlines draft regulations for rooftop solar PV grid interactive systems and net/gross metering in Jharkhand, India. It defines key terms related to rooftop solar systems and metering arrangements. It establishes the scope and general principles, including that eligible consumers can install rooftop solar systems up to 100% of their sanctioned load under net or gross metering. It also outlines procedures for applying, feasibility analysis, approval and registration of rooftop solar projects. The key responsibilities of distribution licensees and consumers are provided.
Profile on the production retreaded tyreJay Ranvir
PROFILE ON THE PRODUCTION OF RETREADED TYRES The envisaged plant may uses different curing methods depending on the tyre and the thread pattern needed. Tyres with pre-cured thread rubber are placed into an autoclave and vulcanized using time, temperature and pressure to bond the thread to the casing.
This document provides information on setting up a tyre retreading business using a cold process method. It details the production capacity of retreading light commercial vehicle, passenger car, and truck tires. The total fixed capital requirement is about Rs. 12.95 lakhs with working capital needs of Rs. 16.89 lakhs. The projected annual sales are Rs. 91.8 lakhs with a net profit of Rs. 18.11 lakhs, yielding a profit ratio of 19.7% and return on investment of 61%.
This document outlines the transmission and distribution charges payable for open access in Rajasthan for 2018-19, as approved by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission. For transmission, the tariff is Rs. 154.45/kW/month for long-term and medium-term customers and Rs. 5.08/kW/day for short-term customers. The SLDC charges are Rs. 93.89 paisa/kW/month and Rs. 3.13 paisa/kW/day respectively. Scheduling charges are also outlined. Wheeling charges and system losses are provided for the distribution companies. An additional surcharge of Rs. 0.80/Unit and
Response to msedcl demands the cumulative capacity to be allowed at a particular distribution transformer shall not exceed 15% of the
peak capacity of the distribution transformer instead of present 40% and maximum capacity limit of 50%
of consumer’s sanctioned load/contract demand for individual roof top installation need to be added in the
Principal Regulations.’
2. ‘MSEDCL further suggests that the electricity generated from a solar rooftop system shall be capped
cumulatively at 90% of the electricity consumption by the eligible consumer at the end of the relevant billing
period.’
3. ‘MSEDCL humbly requests Hon’ble Commission to allow MSEDCL to levy wheeling charges on rooftop
energy consumption.’
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.
This document provides definitions and terms for a solar net metering agreement between a distribution licensee and solar power generator. It defines key terms like imported energy, exported energy, net exported energy, energy feed-in meter, eligibility criteria, and establishes that the agreement is for a solar power plant of capacity between 1 kWp and 500 kWp installed at the generator's location and connected to the distribution licensee's grid under net metering. The agreement sets out the responsibilities of both parties in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Notified f &s regulations 2018,Deviation Settlement for Intra-State Transactions
7.1 The sale of power within Maharashtra by Solar and Wind Energy Generators connected to the
Intra-State Transmission Network shall be settled by the Procurers on the basis of their actual
generation, whereas the Deviation Settlement shall be undertaken as specified in these
Regulations Solar or Wind Energy Generator who deviates from its given Schedule shall be liable to pay a
Deviation Charge under the provisions of these Regulations.
7.2 In respect of sale or self-consumption of power within Maharashtra, if the actual injected
generation of a stand-alone Generator or the aggregate of such generation at a Pooling SubStation,
as the case may be, differs from the scheduled generation, the Deviation Charge for the
excess or shortfall shall be payable by the QCA to the Pool Account, through the SLDC
The document compares CAPEX (capital expenditure) and OPEX (operational expenditure) models for solar power projects. Under CAPEX, the owner makes an upfront investment and is responsible for operations and maintenance. Under OPEX, there is no upfront cost as the developer owns and maintains the asset under a long-term power purchase agreement. The document outlines various risks and responsibilities under each model, such as tax benefits, production guarantees, limitations, operations and maintenance, monitoring, and end-of-life responsibilities. It also provides a scenario analysis comparing the two models based on factors like cash reserves, land leasing timelines, project timelines, operating capabilities, tariff escalation rates and load profiles.
Plastics to oil report, Waste recycling machine defines an environmental equiment that waste rubber tyres , waste
plastics , waste oil(waste crude oil,waste diesel,waste oil,waste slag etc.), waste cable are heated
and pyrolysis, finally distillate the oil gas,and then cooled to the oil through the condensers as well
as the carbon black and steel wire.
Detail information of 5 t pyrolysis plantJay Ranvir
Xinxiang Huayin Renewable Energy Equipment Co., Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer of waste pyrolysis machines located in Henan Province. They have over 20 years of experience developing and selling pyrolysis machines that convert waste tires and plastics into fuel oil. Their flagship product is a 5-ton pyrolysis plant that costs $35,000 and includes a reactor, condensers, oil tanks, and other major components to transform waste into 45% pyrolysis oil, 30% carbon black, and 15% steel wire. They offer installation support, a one-year warranty, and have sold machines to over 34 countries.
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Verification of compliance of renewable purchase obligation
1. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 1
Before the
MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
13th
Floor, Centre No.1, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai - 400 005
Tel: 022-22163964/65/69 Fax: 022-22163976
E-mail: mercindia@merc.gov.in
Website: www.merc.gov.in / www.mercindia.org.in
Case No. 207 of 2017
In the matter of
Verification of compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation targets by Maharashtra
State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. for FY 2016-17
Coram
Shri. Anand B. Kulkarni, Chairperson
Shri. I.M. Bohari, Member
Shri Mukesh Khullar, Member
Parties
1. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL)
2. Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA)
3. Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre (MSLDC)
Appearance
1. MSEDCL : Shri.S.S.Rajput
2. For MEDA : Shri. Manoj Pise
3. For MSLDC : None
4. For Consumer Representative : Dr. Ashok Pendse, TBIA
ORDER
Date: 31 July, 2018
1. The MERC (Renewable Purchase Obligation, its Compliance and Implementation of
Renewable Energy Certificate Framework) Regulations, 2016 (‘RPO Regulations 2016’)
specify the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets for Obligated Entities,
including Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) as Distribution
Licensee, for FY 2016-17. The RPO targets specified in Regulation 7.1 are as below:
Year Quantum of purchase (in %) from
Renewable Energy sources (in terms of
energy equivalent in kWh)
Solar Non-Solar
(other RE)
Total
(a) (b) (c)
2016-17 1.00% 10.00% 11.00%
2017-18 2.00% 10.50% 12.50%
2018-19 2.75% 11.00% 13.75%
2. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 2
Year Quantum of purchase (in %) from
Renewable Energy sources (in terms of
energy equivalent in kWh)
Solar Non-Solar
(other RE)
Total
2019-20 3.50% 11.50% 15.00%
Provided that each Distribution Licensee shall meet 0.2% per year of its Non-solar
(other RE) RPO target percentage for the period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2019-20 by
way of purchase from Mini Hydro or Micro Hydro Power Projects;
2. Regulation 12 of the RPO Regulations, 2016 empowers the Commission to deal with
shortfalls in compliance of RPO targets by Obligated Entities as follows:
“12. RPO Regulatory Charges
12.1 If the Obligated Entity fails to comply with the RPO target as provided
in these Regulations during any year and fails to purchase the required
quantum of RECs, the State Commission may direct the Obligated Entity to
deposit into a separate fund, to be created and maintained by such
Obligated Entity, such amount as the Commission may determine on the
basis of the shortfall in units of RPO, RPO Regulatory Charges and the
Forbearance Price decided by the Central Commission; separately in
respect of Solar and Non-Solar RPO:
Provided that RPO Regulatory Charges shall be equivalent to the
highest applicable preferential tariff during the year for Solar or Non-
Solar RE generating sources, as the case may be, or any other rate as may
be stipulated by the State Commission:
Provided further that the fund so created shall be utilised, as may be
directed by the State Commission."
3. Through its Order dated 1 July, 2010 in Case No. 21 of 2010, the Commission designated
the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Pune as the State Agency to
undertake the functions envisaged under the Regulations.
4. As per Regulation 10.4 of the RPO Regulations, 2016, a Distribution Licensee is required
to submit, at the end of each financial year, a detailed statement of energy procured from
Renewable Energy (RE) sources, certified by its auditors.
5. Vide its Order dated 27 March, 2018 in Case No. 169 of 2016 regarding compliance of
RPO targets by MSEDCL for FY 2015-16, the Commission had stated as follows:
“ Solar RPO
27. In its previous Orders, the Commission had allowed MSEDCL to carry
forward its earlier Solar RPO shortfall of FY 2010-11 to FY 2012-13 and to
meet it by the end of FY 2015-16. During these proceedings, MSEDCL has
elaborated its plans and the steps it is taking to ramp up Solar power
procurement to fulfill its RPO, and expects results in subsequent years. While
3. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 3
there has been some improvement in both absolute and percentage terms
against the stand-alone Solar RPO target in FY 2015-16 as compared to
previous years, in no year from FY 2010-11 to FY 2015-16 has MSEDCL
achieved its Solar RPO. Consequently, the cumulative shortfall has been
increasing. As the Commission had observed while declining to condone the
shortfall in FY 2014-15, in FY 2015-16 also it cannot at all be claimed that
sufficient Solar power was not available for purchase. Moreover, as in the
past, MSEDCL also had the option of purchasing RECs at intervals of its
choosing for advantageous rates in that year, but chose not to do so either. In
these circumstances, the Commission finds no justification for the Solar RPO
shortfall in FY 2015-16.
28. The Commission also notes that, on the other hand, in its subsequent Petition
in Case No. 106 of 2016, MSEDCL has sought that its Solar RPO target be
increased and the Non-Solar target be correspondingly reduced.
Non-Solar RPO (excluding Mini/Micro Hydro)
29. As the Commission has concluded earlier in this Order, MSEDCL has fulfilled
its stand-alone Non-Solar RPO for FY 2015-16 and also met its cumulative
shortfall. The surplus is not substantial, and shall be taken into account by the
Commission against the compliance of RPO targets for subsequent years.
However, in the forthcoming RPO compliance verification proceedings for FY
2016-17, MSEDCL should clearly segregate the RE procurement and/or REC
purchase in that year which have been counted against its shortfall of earlier
years, as was permitted by the Commission, from the quantum considered
against the RPO target for FY 2016-17.
Mini/Micro Hydro RPO
30. MSEDCL has also consistently fallen short of its separate sub-target for the
Mini/Micro Hydro component of the Non-Solar RPO. In the compliance
verification Order for FY 2013-14 in Case No. 190 of 2014, the Commission
had acknowledged the difficulties in achieving the Mini/Micro Hydro RPO,
and asked MSEDCL to make up its cumulative shortfall by the end of FY 2015-
16 along with the stand-alone target for that year. The Commission had not
accepted MSEDCL’s proposal to purchase Non-Solar RECs in lieu of
Mini/Micro Hydro power since that would defeat the purpose of specifying a
separate target.
31. However, the Commission recognizes the persisting constraints on MSEDCL
fulfilling its Mini/Micro Hydro RPO target, and the status of availability and
capacity addition in the State. There continue to be issues with regard to this
segment. The Commission also notes that the new RPO Regulations, 2016
(applicable from FY 2016-17) allow shortfalls against the Mini/Micro Hydro
target to be met through Non-Solar RECs if the Distribution Licensee shows
that it has made sufficient efforts. This provision was introduced considering
4. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 4
the inadequate availability of such resources at present and the absence of
RECs specific to Mini/Micro Hydro power.
32. As regards the period prior to FY 2016-17 not covered by this enabling
provision in the RPO Regulations, in its Petition in Case No. 30 of 2016 citing
similar circumstances, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (Distribution) (RInfra-D)
had sought that its Mini/Micro Hydro RPO target for FY 2010-11 to FY 2015-
16 be waived, or be allowed to be met through Non-Solar RECs. In its Order
dated 30 March, 2016, the Commission provided the following dispensation to
RInfra-D:
“7. Considering the circumstances cited by RInfra-D, the Commission
considers it appropriate to address the consequent difficulty under the
RPO Regulations, 2010 by allowing RInfra-D to compensate for the
shortfall in meeting its Mini/Micro Hydro RPO targets for the period
from FY 2010-11 to FY 2015-16 by purchase of Non –Solar RECs to that
extent…”
With regard to the other Distribution Licensees, the Order stated as follows:
“8. The Commission notes that, separately, hearings have been held
recently regarding the verification of RPO compliance by Distribution
Licensees, including RInfra-D, and those matters are awaiting final
Orders by the Commission. While similar issues regarding the
Mini/Micro Hydro targets have been raised in those proceedings by some
Licensees, those Cases pertain to FY 2014-15 while RInfra-D has
specifically approached the Commission for the period upto FY 2015-16
through this separate Petition. As regards the other Licensees, the
Commission would provide a suitable dispensation as may be
appropriate through its Orders in those Cases.”
33. In Case No. 190 of 2014, the Commission had allowed MSEDCL to meet its
cumulative Mini/Micro Hydro RPO shortfall upto FY 2013-14 by FY 2015-16.
Neither this shortfall nor the stand-alone targets were met in FY 2015-16 for
the reasons cited in these proceedings. However, considering the above
discussion and its powers of relaxation and removal of difficulties under
Regulations 18 and 20 of the RPO Regulations, 2010, the Commission allows
MSEDCL to meet this shortfall by purchase Non-Solar RECs (or additional
Mini/Micro Hydro power, if available) by the end of FY 2018-19) to meet any
shortfall still remaining for the period upto FY 2015-16.
RPO Regulatory Charges
34. In its Judgment dated 20 April, 2015 in O.P. No. 1, 2 and 4 of 2013 and IA No.
291 and 420 of 2013, the APTEL has given the following among other
directions regarding RPO compliance:
“28… ii) …If the distribution licensee is not able to tie up procurement of
renewable energy to meet the RPO target, it may plan to purchase RECs to
meet its RPO target as per the provisions of the Regulations. Advance
planning of REC purchase will give opportunity to the distribution
5. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 5
licensees/other obligated entities to purchase REC when the market
conditions are more favourable to them...
(iv) The State Commission shall give directions regarding, carry
forward/review in RPO and consequential order for default of the
distribution licensees/other obligated entities as per the RPO Regulations. If
the Regulations recognise REC mechanism as a valid instrument to fulfill the
RPO, the carry forward/review should be allowed strictly as per the
provisions of the Regulations keeping in view of availability of REC. In this
regard the findings of this Tribunal in Appeal no. 258 of 2013 and 21 of 2014
may be referred to which have been given with regard to RE Regulations of
Gujarat Commission but the principles would apply in rem. In case of default
in fulfilling of RPO by obligated entity, the penal provision as provided for in
the Regulations should be exercised…
(vi) The provisions in Regulations like power to relax and power to remove
difficulty should be exercised judiciously under the exceptional
circumstances, as per law and should not be used routinely to defeat the
object and purpose of the Regulations.”
This is also essentially in line with the earlier APTEL Judgment dated 25 April,
2014 in Appeal No. 24 and IA No. 39 of 2013.
35. As discussed earlier, the Commission finds no justification or mitigating
circumstances for MSEDCL’s shortfall against its stand-alone Solar RPO
Solar target, and the cumulative shortfall as at the end of FY 2015-16 has
increased. In similar circumstances pertaining to the stand-alone shortfall of
FY 2014-15, the Commission, in its Order in Case No. 16 of 2016, had directed
MSEDCL to create a RPO Regulatory Charges Fund under Regulation 12 of
the RPO regulations, 2016 (quoted at para. 2 earlier in this Order).
36. On similar lines, the Commission directs MSEDCL as follows with regard to
the stand-alone and cumulative shortfall against its Solar RPO targets in FY
2015-16:
1) MSEDCL shall constitute a notional ‘RPO Regulatory Charges Fund’;
2) The Fund shall be utilised by MSEDCL to purchase Solar power and/or
RECs so as to fully meet its shortfall of FY 2015-16 by the end of March,
2019, and the amounts of the Fund shall be determined by MSEDCL
accordingly from time to time;
3) Considering the circumstances set out in this Order which have led the
Commission to invoke Regulation 12, the expenditure expected for purchase
of RECs and/or power procurement from the Fund shall not be passed
through to consumers to the extent of the shortfall not met by MSEDCL by
the end of FY 2018-19.
6. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 6
4) The performance of MSEDCL in this regard shall be reviewed in future
RPO compliance verification proceedings and also taken into account in the
relevant Tariff proceedings.
The Commission has not specified the amounts to be deposited in the Fund since
that will depend on the power procurement and/or REC purchase mix opted for by
MSEDCL, the actual rate of RECs in the market from time to time, etc. Moreover,
MSEDCL need not deposit into the Fund the entire amount estimated to be
required in a lumpsum at the outset, but spread it over the remainder of the year
depending on its assessment of the market. The Fund is notional in that sense.
6. In accordance with Regulation 9.5, MEDA, vide its letter dated 20 November, 2017,
submitted the RPO settlement data for FY 2016-17 in respect of MSEDCL. MSEDCL’s
RPO compliance position for this period as submitted by MEDA is summarized below:
TABLE 1: RPO Settlement Data for MSEDCL as furnished by MEDA
Cumulative RPO
(Surplus)/ Short fall till end
of earlier control perod
(FY 2010-11 to FY 2015-
16
Cumulative RPO
(Surplus)/ Short fall till
end of FY 2016-17
MUs % MUs MUs
Gross Energy
consumption
100% 111536.83
Target 2285.51 1.00% 1115.368 3400.878
Achivement 925.76 0.38% 425.5043 1351.264
Shortfall /(Surplus) 1359.750 0.619% 689.864 2049.614
Target 45755.720 10.00% 11153.683 13439.193
Achivement 45789.875 8.37% 9331.6928 10257.453
Shortfall /(Surplus) -34.155 1.63% 1821.990 1787.835
Target 72.970 0.20% 22.307 95.277
Achivement 4.40 0.01% 0.6258 5.026
Shortfall /(Surplus) 68.570 0.19% 21.682 90.252
Solar RPO
Non-Solar RPO
Mini-Micro RPO (Within Non-Solar)
RPO settlement data for MSEDCL as furnished by MEDA
Item
FY 2016-17
7. According to MEDA, MSEDCL has not fulfilled its Solar, Non-Solar and Mini /Micro
Hydro Power RPO targets of FY 2016-17.
8. The Commission asked MSEDCL to submit its response to the data furnished by MEDA.
In its response dated 1 January, 2018, MSEDCL stated as follows:
8.1 As regards the discrepancies between the data submitted by MEDA and
MSEDCL, MSEDCL in its reply stated that:
7. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 7
i) Gross Energy Consumption (GEC) submitted by MSLDC to MSEDCL/MEDA
is 116169 MUs, which is inclusive of the consumption by Open Access (OA)
consumers. Also, MSEDCL’s RE procurement and OA consumption are
considered by grossing up for losses at Transmission periphery i.e. G<>T
Interface in line with MERC Order dated 14 September, 2016 in Case No. 16 of
2016.The total OA consumption for FY 16-17 was 9004 MUs. The actual GEC
of MSEDCL (excluding OA Consumption) at G<>T Interface is 111536 MU.
After submission of above data by MEDA, MSEDCL had procured 18,22,000
nos. non-Solar RECs equating to 1822 MUs and fulfilled its non-Solar targets,
but has shortfall in Solar RECs as CERC vide letter dated 20 July,2017 has
informed that trading on Solar REC is suspended until further Orders due to stay
Order by the Supreme Court. MSEDCL requests the Commission to allow
MSEDCL to carry forward the Solar shortfall and to meet all Solar shortfall by
the end of FY 2019-20
8.2 As regards the action taken prior to and during FY 2016-17 to meet the RPO
targets:
Non-Solar:
MSEDCL has always encouraged RE Generation in the State and has executed
long term EPAs with all the RE (non-Solar) Generators approaching it at
preferential tariff. It has executed long term EPA to the tune of 5989 MW as on
31 March, 2017 with non-Solar generators. Expected RE procurement for FY 16-
17 from non-solar RE sources was 14,204 Mus.
Solar:
MSEDCL has executed long term PPAs for total capacity of 1327 MW as on 31
March, 2017. Also to meet the shortfall in fulfillment of Solar RPO target,
MSEDCL had given consent to projects with total Capacity of 500 MW to
MSPGCL Solar plant through EPC route. Further, as per MNRE Roof top Solar
Program, 4700 MW grid connected Solar rooftop projects will be installed in the
state upto 2022 and the Power from these projects shall be accounted under Solar
RPO. However, since the technology & implementation is in its initial phase,
only 26 MW of rooftop Solar capacity had been installed as on March,2017.
Nevertheless, with enhanced adoption of technology and the falling panel prices,
it is anticipated that the Solar Rooftop installations will accelerate in the coming
years.
Mini-Micro Hydro:
Till March 2017, only three generators had executed EPA. The projects are
Shahanoor (0.75 MW), Yeoteshwar (0.075 MW) and Terwanmedhe, MSPGCL
(0.2 MW). The Commission is requested to consider the ground realities that
very less capacity available from Mini-Micro Hydro, hence may cancel the
separate categorization of Mini/Micro Hydro RPO target
8.3 As regard long term RE procurement plan MSEDCL has contracted sufficient RE
power capacity (Wind, Bagassee Co-gen, Biomass, SHP,MSW and Mini – Micro
Hydro). Expected capacity as on 31 March, 2018 to the tune of 6681 MW.
Considering the actual CUF normative, around 16532 MU of RE is expected to
8. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 8
be generated and procured by MSEDCL. MSEDCL will resort to Short Term
power procurement from RE Sources and/or purchase of REC to fulfill the RPO
target
Short Term Power Procurement
Short term power procurement tender for 100 MW Solar and 200 MW Wind
power was floated through DEEP portal for period of 1 year upto 31 October
2018, on 29 September, 2017 for competitive bidding (with e-reverse
auction).After finalization of tender process, only 56.4 MW non-solar power
available and PPA executed with wind power projects from Dec-2017.
Long Term Power Procurement
MSEDCL has initiated long term RE procurement from different sources for
meeting the RPO target as detailed below. It is expected that these capacities will
be commissioned in FY 2017-18 & FY 2018-19.
Non Solar
i. Wind Energy 500 MW
MSEDCL has floated tender on 21 December 2017 for procurement of 500 MW
wind power through competitive bidding process on long term basis in line with
MoP Guidelines dated 8 December,2017 on TCIL web portal.
ii. Bagasse based Co-gen 500 MW
MSEDCL has decided to procure 500 MW power on long term basis from
Bagasse based Cogeneration basis in steps of 100 MW through competitive
bidding process. In line to the above, MSEDCL has floated tender for long term
procurement of 100 MW Bagasse based Co-generation power on TCIL web
Portal through Competitive bidding (reverse auction) on 06.11.2017
Solar Energy
MSEDCL has given in principle consent for procurement of long term power
from following Solar Power Generators.
Solar park at Dondaiycha by MSPGCL – 500 MW
SECI (Phase II, Batch IV) – 500 MW
Chief Minister AG feeder solarization scheme of GoM, executed by
MSPGCL – 200 MW
EESL Solar Project to be installed on spare land of MSEDCL
substations– 200 MW.
MSEDCL has floated tender on 21December,2017 for procurement of
1000 MW Solar power through competitive bidding process on long term
basis in line with MoP Guidelines dated 3 August,2017 on TCIL web
portal.
MSEDCL has fulfilled the non-solar RPO target given by the Commission for FY
2016-17. However there is shortfall in meeting Solar RPO target due to short supply
of power by generators vis-a-vis CUF and non-availability of Solar REC in market.
MSEDCL humbly requests the Commission to allow to carry forward the previous
years’ shortfall in Solar RPO upto FY 2019-20. MSEDCL further submits that the
recent consents given to MSPGCL/SECI and own power procurement tenders in
process regarding Solar Power projects in pipeline shall result in adequate availability
of Solar Power by FY 2019-20. The tied up capacity shall be sufficient to meet the
9. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 9
cumulative shortfall till FY 2019-20.
8.4 The GEC and RPO achievement of MSEDCL in FY 2016-17 is set out in the
Table below.
TABLE 2: RPO Target Achievement and Energy Consumption, as submitted by
MSEDCL
Particulars
FY2016-17
% MU
Gross Energy Consumption 100% 111536.83
Solar RPO
Target
1% 1115.368
Achievement
0.38% 425.5043
Shortfall/(Surplus)
689.864
Non-Solar RPO
Target (Less Mini-Micro)
10.00% 11153.68
Achievement 10.00% 11153.68
Shortfall/(Surplus)
0.00
Mini/Micro RPO
(Within Non-Solar)
Target
0.20%
22.307
Achievement
0.01% 0.6258
Shortfall/(Surplus)
21.682
Regulatory Process
9. Through a Public Notice dated 20 June, 2018 published in the Loksatta and Maharashtra
Times (Marathi) and Times of India and Indian Express (English) daily newspapers, the
Commission invited suggestions and objections considering the submissions of MEDA
and MSEDCL. The Commission also impleaded MEDA and MSLDC as Parties. A Public
Hearing was held on 12 July, 2018 in the Office of the Commission at World Trade
Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.
10. The summary of RPO compliance of MSEDCL for FY 2016-17, based on details provided
by MEDA and MSEDCL, is at Annexure-1 of this Order. The list of persons who gave
their comments in writing or made oral submissions during the Public Hearing is at
Annexure-2 (A). The list of persons present at the Public Hearing is at Annexure-2(B).
(These lists include persons/organizations concerned with the RPO compliance
verification hearings held the same day in respect of the other Distribution Licensees
also.)
10. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 10
11. At the Public Hearing, MSEDCL reiterated the points regarding its compliance of RPO
targets made in its written submissions.
Suggestions/Objections received (including those presented orally at the Public Hearing)
12. Thane-Belapur Industries Association (TBIA, an authorised Consumer Representative
(Dr. Ashok Pendse)
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL), could have purchased
the RECs which were available in the market at cheaper rate for fulfillment of its RPO
targets. Also, like Distribution Licensees and Deemed Distribution Licensees the
Commission should initiate RPO compliance verification of Open Access Consumers
and Captive Power Plant Users as well.
Commission’s Analysis and Ruling
13. The Commission notes that after MEDA’s submission dated 20 November, 2017 to
the Office of the Commission for MSEDCL’s RPO settlement data for FY 2016-17,
MSEDCL has purchased 1822000 non-Solar RECs ( i.e. equivalent to 1822 MUs) on
29 November, 2017 and 27 December, 2017. MSEDCL in its written submission
dated 1 January, 2018 has indicated the same and again reaffirmed it to MEDA vide
its email dated 20 July, 2018. MEDA endorsed the MSEDCL’s data while submitting
the same to the Commission vide its e-mail dated 20 July, 2018.
14. The status of achievement of RPO targets by MSEDCL, as approved by the
Commission based on the details provided by MEDA and MSEDCL, is shown in
Table 3 below:
Table 3: RPO Settlement Details for MSEDCL, as approved by Commission
11. Order Case No.207 of 2017 Page 11
Cumulative RPO
(Surplus)/ Short fall till end
of earlier control perod
(FY 2010-11 to FY 2015-
16
Cumulative RPO
(Surplus)/ Short fall till
end of FY 2016-17
MUs % MUs MUs
Gross Energy
consumption 100%
111536.83
Target 2285.51 1.00% 1115.368 3400.878
Achivement 925.76 0.38% 425.5043 1351.264
Shortfall /(Surplus) 1359.75 0.619% 689.864 2049.614
Target 45755.720 10.00% 11153.68 56909.403
Achivement 45789.875 10.00% 11153.68 56943.555
Shortfall /(Surplus) -34.155 0.00% 0.00 -34.152
Target 72.970 0.20% 22.307 95.277
Achivement 4.40 0.01% 0.6258 5.026
Shortfall /(Surplus) 68.570 0.19% 21.682 90.252
Solar RPO
Non-Solar RPO
Mini-Micro RPO (Within Non-Solar)
RPO settlement data for MSEDCL (Approved)
Item
FY 2016-17
‘-’ or ( ) indicates surplus
15. The Commission notes that MSEDCL has
i. Fallen short of its stand-alone Solar RPO target by 689.86 MUS for FY
2016-17, and a cumulative shortfall of 2049.614 MUs
ii. Fulfilled exactly its stand-alone non-Solar RPO target of FY 2016-17 and
has a cumulative surplus of 34.152 MUs.
iii. Fallen short of its stand-alone Mini/Micro target by 21.682 MUs for FY
2016-17 and a cumulative shortfall of 90.252 MUs.
Solar RPO
16. In its previous Orders, the Commission had allowed MSEDCL to carry forward its
earlier Solar RPO shortfall of FY 2010-11 to FY 2012-13 and to meet it by the end of
FY 2015-16. In earlier control period (starting from FY 2010-11 to FY 2015-16),
MSEDCL had fallen short of its Solar RPO target and at the end of control period
it has cumulative Solar RPO shortfall of 1359.75 MUs. During the present
proceedings MSEDCL has stated that it has achieved 425 MUs Solar RPO target for
FY 2016-17 but still has standalone shortfall of 689.86 MUs. MSEDCL has requested
to allow it to carry forward the Solar shortfall to meet all Solar shortfall by end of
FY 2019-20 by giving the reason for its non-fulfillment of Solar RPO target for
FY2016-17 in light of the stay of the Supreme Court on trading of Solar RECs. To
elucidate the effort taken by it to fulfill the Solar RPO targets and its long term
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planning for meeting Solar RPO targets, MSEDCL stated that it has executed long
term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for total capacity of 1327 MW, floated
tenders of about 300 MW capacity for short term power procurements through
Competitive Bidding and also given in principle consent for procurement of long
term Power from some generators and floated a tender for 1000 MW through
Competitive Bidding for long term procurement. The Commission notes MSEDCL’s
plan and its conspicuous efforts taken by it to ramp up Solar power procurement to
fulfill its Solar ROP targets for subsequent years.
Non-Solar RPO( excluding Mini/Micro Hydro)
17. The Commission notes that MSEDCL has fulfilled its stand-alone non-Solar RPO for
FY 2016-17 and also met its cumulative non-Solar RPO target with surplus of 34.15
MUs. MSEDCL has stated that it has executed long term EPA to the tune of 5989
MW as on 31 March, 2017 with non-Solar generators. Expected RE procurement for
FY 16-17 from non-Solar RE sources was 14,204 MUs however due to natural factors
(beyond the control of MSEDCL) the actual generation is reduced leading to
shortfall in meeting non-Solar RPO targets, which was in turn met out by MSEDCL
by purchasing non-Solar RECs.
Mini/Micro Hydro RPO
18. In the past control period MSEDCL had fallen short of its separate sub-target for the
Mini/Micro Hydro component of the Non-Solar RPO. In fact during the compliance
verification proceedings for FY 2013-14 in Case No. 190 of 2014, the Commission had
acknowledged the difficulties in achieving the Mini/Micro Hydro RPO, and asked
MSEDCL to make up its cumulative shortfall by the end of FY 2015-16 along with the
stand-alone target for that year. There continue to be issues with regard to this
segment. The Commission recognizes those persisting constraints faced by MSEDCL
in fulfilling its Mini/Micro Hydro RPO targets, and the status of availability and
capacity addition in the State in that regard. The Commission also notes that the new
RPO Regulations, 2016 (applicable from FY 2016-17) allow shortfalls against the
Mini/Micro Hydro target to be met through Non-Solar RECs if the Distribution
Licensee shows that it has made sufficient efforts. This provision was introduced
considering the inadequate availability of such resources at present and the absence of
RECs specific to Mini/Micro Hydro power.
19. Therefore, in Case No. 190 of 2014, the Commission had allowed MSEDCL to meet its
cumulative Mini/Micro Hydro RPO shortfall upto FY 2013-14 by FY 2015-16. Neither
this shortfall nor the stand-alone targets were met during FY 2015-16. Accordingly,
the Commission in its Order dated 27 March, 2018 in Case No. 169 of 2016 for RPO
compliance verification for FY 2015-16 had allowed MSEDCL to meet the shortfall by
purchase Non-Solar RECs (or additional Mini/Micro Hydro power, if available) by
the end of FY 2018-19 to meet any shortfall still remaining for the period upto FY
2015-16. The Commission observes that MSEDCL has not exercised the option of
compensating for the shortfall in meeting Mini/Micro Hydro RPO target till FY 2015-
16 by purchasing non-Solar RECs. MSEDCL however, requested that as very less
capacity is available from Mini/Micro Hydro projects the Commission can consider
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cancelling the separate categorisation of Mini/Micro Hydro RPO target. MSEDCL’s
request cannot be accepted since the option of non-Solar REC’s has already been
provided to all Obligated Entities if at all power is not available from Mini/Micro
Hydro projects. Considering the above discussion and its powers of relaxation and
removal of difficulties under Regulations 16 and 19 of the RPO Regulations, 2016, the
Commission allows MSEDCL to meet this shortfall by the end of FY 2018-19 by
purchase of Non-Solar RECs (or additional Mini/Micro Hydro power, if available) to
meet any shortfall still remaining for the period upto FY 2016-17.
RPO Regulatory Charges
20. In its Judgment dated 20 April, 2015 in O.P. No. 1, 2 and 4 of 2013 and IA No. 291
and 420 of 2013, the APTEL has given the following among other directions regarding
RPO compliance:
“28… ii) …If the distribution licensee is not able to tie up procurement of
renewable energy to meet the RPO target, it may plan to purchase RECs to meet its
RPO target as per the provisions of the Regulations. Advance planning of REC
purchase will give opportunity to the distribution licensees/other obligated entities
to purchase REC when the market conditions are more favourable to them...
(iv) The State Commission shall give directions regarding, carry forward/review in
RPO and consequential order for default of the distribution licensees/other
obligated entities as per the RPO Regulations. If the Regulations recognise REC
mechanism as a valid instrument to fulfill the RPO, the carry forward/review
should be allowed strictly as per the provisions of the Regulations keeping in view
of availability of REC. In this regard the findings of this Tribunal in Appeal no.
258 of 2013 and 21 of 2014 may be referred to which have been given with regard
to RE Regulations of Gujarat Commission but the principles would apply in rem.
In case of default in fulfilling of RPO by obligated entity, the penal provision as
provided for in the Regulations should be exercised…
(vi) The provisions in Regulations like power to relax and power to remove
difficulty should be exercised judiciously under the exceptional circumstances, as
per law and should not be used routinely to defeat the object and purpose of the
Regulations.”
This is also essentially in line with the earlier APTEL Judgment dated 25 April, 2014
in Appeal No. 24 and IA No. 39 of 2013.
21. As discussed earlier, the Commission notes the justification and the mitigating
circumstances submitted by MSEDCL as cited at para 16 above for its shortfall
against Solar RPO targets. However despite those submissions and facts there under,
the resultant effect is that MSEDCL’s standalone and cumulative shortfall towards
Solar RPO targets as at the end of FY 2016-17 has increased. The Commission
observes that MSEDCL is mandated to fulfill its RPO targets in any case.
Accordingly, the Commission directs MSEDCL as follows with regard to the stand-
alone and cumulative shortfall against its Solar RPO targets in FY 2016-17:
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i) MSEDCL shall purchase Solar power and/or RECs (subject to Supreme
Court decision) so as to fully meet its standalone and cumulative shortfall
(as determined earlier in this Order at the end of FY 2016-17), by the end of
March, 2019 instead of March 2020 as requested by MSEDCL.
ii) The performance of MSEDCL in this regard shall be reviewed by the
Commission in future RPO compliance verification proceedings (FY 2017-
18) and also taken into account in the relevant Tariff proceedings.
Other issues
22. As regards suggestion of Dr. Ashok Pendse, Consumer Representative for
verification of Open Access (OA) Consumers and Captive Power Plant (CPP) Users
similar to the RPO compliance verification of Distribution Licensees and Deemed
Distribution Licensees, the Commission by its recent Order dated 4 May, 2018 in
Case No.101 of 2017 has verified the RPO compliance of 683 OA Consumers and
CPP Users for four years starting from FY 2010-11 to FY 2013-14. The Commission
will initiate the next proceedings for three years starting from FY 2014-15 to FY
2016-17 once the consolidated data of OA Consumers and CPP Users is received
from MEDA.
The proceedings in Case No. 207 of 2017 stands concluded accordingly.
Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
(Mukesh Khullar) ( I. M. Bohari ) (Anand B. Kulkarni)
Member Member Chairperson
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Annexure – 1
Summary of RPO compliance by MSEDCL for FY 2016-17, as submitted by MEDA and MSEDCL
(in MUs)
MSEDCL’s RPO
status for FY
2016-17
Gross Energy
Consumption
Solar
RPO
Target
(1%)
Solar
RPO
Achievem
ent
Solar RPO
Shortfall/
(surplus)
Non-
Solar
RPO
Target
(10 %)
Non-Solar
RPO
Achievement
Non-Solar
RPO
Shortfall/(
Surplus)
Mini/Micro
Hydro
target
(0.2%)
within Non-
Solar RPO
Mini/Micro
Hydro RPO
Achievement
Mini/Micro
Hydro
Shortfall/
(Surplus)
As per MEDA 111536.83 1115.36 425.504 689.86 11153.68 9331.693 1821.99 22.307 0.6258 21.681
As per MSEDCL 111536.83 1115.36 425.504 689.86 11153.68 11153.68 0.00 22.307 0.6258 21.681
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Annexure -2
A] List of those who submitted written comments/suggestions or made oral submissions
at the Public Hearing
1. Dr. Ashok Pendse, Thane-Belapur Industries Association
B] List of persons at the Public Hearing:
1. Shri. Paresh Bhagawat, MSEDCL
2. Shri. S.S.Rajput, MSEDCL
3. Ms. Rekha Kolhe, MSEDCL
4. Shri. N. P. Jagaldas, BEST
5. Shri. G.M.Bhagat, BEST
6. Shri.S.D. Bamane, BEST
7. Smt. Swati Mehandale, Tata Power Co. Ltd. – Distribution (TPC-D)
8. Shri. Kartik Kadle, TPC-D
9. Shri. Abaji Naralkar, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (RInfra-D)
10. Shri. Ankit Patel, RInfra-D
11. Shri.Mayur Wasnik, Indian Railway
12. Smt. Hema Patil, Indian Railway
13. Shri. Nikhil Chauganjkar, Mindspace Business Park Pvt. Ltd.
14. Shri. Nikhil Chauganjkar, Gigaplex Estate Pvt. Ltd.
15. Shri. Manoj Pise, MEDA
16. Shri. Arif H.Shaikh, MEDA
17. Shri. Vijay V. Pawar, MEDA
18. Shri Ashok Pendse, TBIA