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CERC Clears India's First Shared 500 MW Pumped Storage Project with Key Deviations

CERC clears India's First shared 500 MW pumped storage project, approving key deviations for Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh procurement.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | May 08, 2026 | By EI News Network |  493

CERC Notifies Rules for Carbon Credit Certificates Trading Under CCTS

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified the 2026 regulations governing the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates, establishing a formal market framework under India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | May 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  738

KP Energy Secures Inter-State Electricity Trading Licence from CERC

KP Energy has received a Category V inter-state electricity trading licence from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, allowing it to undertake power trading across state boundaries and participate in national power markets.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | April 24, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  553

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 |  715

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 |  977

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 |  1371

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 |  775

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 |  1059

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 |  1104

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 |  1970

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

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