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KPI Green Energy Secures Inter-State Power Trading Licence from CERC to Enable Nationwide Trading

KPI Green Energy has received a Category IV inter-state power trading licence from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), authorising it to trade electricity across state boundaries.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | April 17, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 205

CERC Amends REC Rules, Introduces VPPA Framework and Revises REC Multipliers

CERC amends REC rules, introduces VPPAs and revises multipliers for advanced renewable energy technologies.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | April 08, 2026 | By EI News Network | 801

CERC Notifies Phased ‘X’ Factor Reduction for Wind and Solar, Tightens Deviation Bands from April 2026

CERC has notified a phased trajectory for the ‘X’ factor under DSM Regulations, tightening deviation norms for wind and solar generators from April 1, 2026. While the value of ‘X’ reduces from 100 percent in FY27 to zero percent from 2031, deviation tolerance has been reduced to ±5 percent for solar/hybrid and ±10 percent for wind.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | April 01, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1013

CERC Grants One-Month Extension to TEQ Green for Commissioning of 10.8 MW Wind Capacity, Condones Delay

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed TEQ Green Power XI a one-month extension for infirm power injection, condoning filing delay and enabling commissioning of remaining 10.8 MW wind capacity.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | March 26, 2026 | By EI News Network | 720

CERC Proposes Revision of Congestion Charge Rate for Real-Time Inter-State Power Transmission

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission proposes revising congestion charges to INR 3–10 per unit linked to DSM rates to manage real-time inter-state transmission constraints.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | March 18, 2026 | By EI News Network | 892

CERC Fixes RCO Buyout Price at INR 347/MWh, Allows 5 Percent Annual Escalation

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has fixed the RCO buyout price at INR 347/MWh for FY25–FY26, based on an INR 346.74/MWh weighted average REC price, with a 5 percent annual escalation approved through FY30.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | February 20, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 931

CERC Issues Regulatory Framework for Virtual PPAs to Support RCO Compliance

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued comprehensive guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), establishing a regulatory framework for bilateral OTC renewable energy contracts that help designated consumers meet their Renewable Consumption Obligation targets.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1851

CERC Declares GST Rate Cut on Renewable Energy Devices as Change in Law

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has passed a suo-motu order recognising the recent GST cut on renewable energy components from 12 percent to 5 percent as a ‘Change in Law’ and has directed developers to pass on the benefits to Discoms and ultimately to consumers.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | November 19, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2779

CERC Proposes INR 245/MWh Buyout Price for Renewable Consumption Obligation Compliance

CERC has proposed a INR 245/MWh buyout price as an alternate RCO compliance option, linking future rates to 105 percent of average REC prices, inviting stakeholder feedback by November 21, 2025.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | October 31, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1581

CERC Revises GNA Rules to Optimise Renewable and Storage Integration

CERC unveils Third Amendment Regulations, 2025, introducing solar and non-solar hours, clarifying energy storage and hybrid project operations, and revising interstate transmission system access to optimise grid management.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | October 07, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2870

Articles

What Does APTEL’s Ruling on Market Coupling Mean for India’s Power Market Design?

India’s electricity markets are now central to capital allocation across generation, storage and trading. Liquidity depth in the Day-Ahead Market, robustness of price discovery, and predictability of regulatory design influence financing assump...

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | February 19, 2026 | By News Bureau

CERC Directs Grid-India to Implement Shadow Pilot for Coupling Term Ahead Market

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has taken a decisive step towards market coupling with an aim to harmonise price discovery across India’s power exchanges. By its Order dated July 23, 2025 in Petition No. 8/SM/2025, CERC dir...

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | November 06, 2025 | By News Bureau