Goa to buy solar power from NTPC for next three yearsAccording to the directives of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), it is mandatory for the electricity department to purcha...
State utilities asked to issue solar, wind energy tendersSome states including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have been actively issuing tenders, while most others are falling ...
RPO critical for meeting renewable capacity targetsA new tariff policy is betting on RPOs to reach its 2022 installation goals. The policy prescribes a solar RPO of eight percent by 2022.
Shortfall in solar RPO compliance a challenge: ICRASERCs in 24 states have declared solar RPO targets for this fiscal which vary from 0.2 per cent to 2.5 per cent for the obligated entities ...
Government bats for revising RPO target to 10% by 2022Under the RPO, distribution companies (discoms) are mandated to purchase a certain amount of their power from renewable sources.
Wind power capacity to increase by 2,800 MW in FY16: StudyThe 20 per cent growth in FY16 will be driven by IPP segment, which was encouraged by satisfactory feed-in tariff- based PPAs.
Long term demand outlook strong for solar sector: ICRARatings firm Icra sees a strong demand for solar energy in India amid a favorable regulatory and policy environment.
Need to meet our energy demand, while focusing on reduction in emissionsWith the need for power coupled with the requirement to meet emission reduction targets, it is imperative to increase the fuel mix in the c...
Strong long-term demand outlook for wind energy sector: ICRAThe study, however, said the sector is facing challenges on the RPO front as over 60 per cent of 28 states are yet to meet the long-term tr...
- Govt gets tough on states to meet its clean energy target
Union ministry of new and renewable energy has written to the power ministry suggesting it to make it mandatory for states to fulfill their...
Centre becomes party in case by wind energy producers against statesThe central government has become a party in the case filed by wind energy producers against states that are not meeting their obligation t...
Maharashtra cracks the whip on renewable power obligationsThe power regulator in Maharashtra has directed all distribution firms to meet their obligation for buying renewable energy in the past fou...
22 state discoms fail to achieve RPO targets: ReportAs many as 22 state discoms failed to achieve the target of securing power from renewable energy sources like wind and solar in 2012, says ...
- Greenpeace releases its assessment report
Greenpeace has released its assessment report on Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) titled "Powering Ahead on Renewables: Leaders and Lagg...
Tata Power, RInfra say no solar power to meet RPO targetsAccording to the Electricity Act, 2003, both private utilities are liable for penalty if they do not meet their targets in this fiscal.
Most states fail to meet green power purchase targets for 2011-12Most state utilities have not met their green energy purchase obligation, citing poor policy enforcement and lack of awareness as reason.
- Government sets renewable purchase targets for states
The Forum of Regulators has completed a study drawing up possible renewable purchase obligation (RPO) trajectory for states.