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Andhra Pradesh Issues Regulations for Planning, Procurement, Deployment and Utilisation of BESS

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued regulations for planning, procurement, deployment, and utilisation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), laying the foundation for a structured, multi-stakeholder framework. The state aims to add 25 GWh of BESS capacity to support its goal of integrating over 160 GW of renewable energy.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | September 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1381

Andhra Pradesh Issues Draft Regulations for BESS to Bolster RE Integration and Grid Stability

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued draft regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), laying the foundation for a structured, multi-stakeholder framework. The state aims to add 25 GWh of BESS capacity to support its goal of integrating over 160 GW of renewable energy.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | July 02, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1165

Andhra Pradesh Waives Charges for Rooftop Solar Projects up to 10 kW Under PM Surya Ghar

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has waived application fees and net metering charges for rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW to boost adoption under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | April 28, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2874

APERC Unveils New DSM Regulations to Boost Energy Efficiency

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has unveiled new draft regulations aimed at enhancing Demand Side Management (DSM) through detailed planning, market research, incentives, and a new consultative committee to improve energy efficiency across the State.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | September 12, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1098

APERC Clarifies Solar Net Meter Billing Procedure During Defective Period

In a bid to promote transparency and minimise disputes, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a clarification regarding the estimation of electricity units exported by Solar Net Meter consumers during periods when the meter is defective or not functioning.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | September 12, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1708

APERC Approves Tripartite Power Sale Agreement for 7 GW Solar Procurement

The agreement involves the procurement of 7,000 MW of solar power over 25 years with an annual ceiling of 17,000 million units (MU).

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | August 26, 2024 | By News Bureau | 1358

Diverging Court Rulings on SGD Reflect Legal Complexities in Solar Sector

These rulings, particularly in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, have significant implications for the solar power sector, especially in terms of financial compensation and regulatory consistency.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | August 20, 2024 | By News Bureau | 1402

Andhra Pradesh Proposes to Reduce Net Metering Upper Cap for Rooftop Solar to 500 KW

In its draft regulations, APERC proposes to reduce the net metering upper cap for rooftop solar projects from 1 MW to 500 KW and increase the gross metering cap from 1 MW to 5 MW.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | July 07, 2023 | By Anurima Mondal | 2309

AP High Court’s Order Reinforcing the Sanctity of PPAs, a Positive for RE IPPs: ICRA

The High Court (HC) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) vide its order on March 15, 2022 in the matter of PPA tariff renegotiation, initiated by Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) for wind and solar power projects, has set aside its previous order issued in September 2019 by a single judge bench of the HC.

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission | March 16, 2022 | By News Bureau | 2959