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Meghalaya (Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation & its Compliance) Regulations - 2015

HIGHLIGHTS

 

Control Period

From the date of gazette notification. 

Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)

Year

Minimum quantum of purchase (in %) from renewable energy sources (in kWh)

Solar

Non-solar

Total

2015-16

0.41

1.09

1.5

2016-17

0.42

1.58

2.0

2017-18

0.43

2.07

2.5

  • Provided that under any scheme for promoting generation from renewable source is made through generation from off-grid renewable generation in the state, the same may be accounted for RPO of the distribution licensee, if Commission so permits.
  • Compliance (FY 2015-16) - 203.50%
Obligated Entities
  • Distribution licensees, consumers owning captive power plants, and open access consumers in the state. 
Ways to Meet RPO
  • Own generation or procurement of power from RE developer or purchase from other licensee or purchase of renewable energy certificates or combination of any of the given options.
Certificates
  • Certificates shall be the valid instruments for the discharge of mandatory obligations set out in these regulations for the obligated entities to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources.
  • Obligations to purchase solar and non-solar energy can be fulfilled only by purchase of solar and non-solar certificates, respectively.
  • Certificates purchased by obligated entities shall be deposited with the Commission as per procedure issued by the state agency, on the lines of centralagency____.

 

OTHER PROVISIONS

 

State agency The Meghalaya Non-Conventional and Rural Energy Development Agency Commission (MNREDA).
Effect of default
  • The Commission may direct the obligated entity to deposit into a separate RPO fund such amount as the Commission may determine on the basis of the shortfall in units of RPO and the forbearance price.
  • The fund shall be utilized only after approval of the Commission for purchase of certificates or as per the Commission’s directives.
  • Defaulting entity shall also be liable for penalty under section 142 of the Electricity Act.
Monitoring and Implementation framework State agency shall, in coordination with licensee/s, monitor the project and maintain accounts of sale and purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates.
Links http://mserc.gov.in/regulations.html
References MSERC (Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation & its Compliance) Regulations, 2015 : http://mserc.gov.in/regulations/MSERC_RPO_12-03-2015.pdf

                       

 

 

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