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Policies and Programmes
CERC rules GST rate reduction on renewable energy equipment as change in law
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released a suo motu order regarding the slashed goods and service (GST) tax on renewable energy equipment from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. The change in […]
Regulations
APERC issues BESS regulations 2025
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued new regulations governing the planning, procurement, deployment, and use of battery energy storage systems (BESS). The regulations are designed to establish a systematic framework for deploying […]
Trends
Securing Payments: GRID-INDIA’s revised procedure for the implementation of LPS rules
By Akanksha Chandrakar Delays in payments from discoms to generating companies have significant consequences, severely impacting their cash flows. Recognising the issue, the Ministry of Power introduced the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) […]
Data & Statistics
Editorial
August 2022
The power distribution segment and the poor financial condition of the state discoms have long been a pain point for the overall Indian power sector, including renewables. Discoms struggle with operational inefficiencies and high aggregate […]
Wind Power
Mounting Dues: Distribution reforms key to continued renewables’ growth
Power distribution has remained the weakest link in India’s power sector for a very long time. While the generation and transmission segments have evolved and become competitive and efficient over the years, distribution still struggles due […]