NSEFI Representations

Comments / suggestions on Petition No. 1954 of 2021 filed by GUVNL before Hon’ble GERC for incorporating provision regarding “Change in Law” in the PPAs to be executed by State DISCOMs with Project Developers under the Govt. of Gujarat’s “Policy for Development of Small Scale Distributed Solar Projects - 2019” notified vide G.R. No. SLR/11/2019/51/B1 dated 06-03-2019 and approval of draft PPA.

NSEFI suggested GERC over Early signing of PPA wrt. to timelines; Extended timeline for Supervision charges payment; Increment in GERC approved tariff considering increased risk; CIL to be incorporated since application invitation date and release of a suo-moto order for tariff revision @ps/kwh impact on 10L/MW for promotion of Solar power and attract investment in the state.Read More

Revised Procedure for Scheduling of Power to Distribution Company in the event of Non-maintenance of Letter of Credit – Request for Clarification

NSEFI requested Ministry of Power and POSOCO on Payment Security mechanism, seeking clarification and suggestions over single login credential for multiple RE plants with common ownership; non-scheduling of power to DISCOMs for non-LC opening while RE being scheduled; Equal treatment of intrastate RE generators and non-imposition of additional conditions; and suggestion over deemed approval for Open Access in case of third party saleRead More

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CCI Approves Majority Acquisition of NESCO by Tata Power

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 51% of the equity share capital of NESCO Utility by Tata PowerRead More

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