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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 | 350

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 | 874

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 | 1324

CERC to Finalise Virtual PPA Guidelines Soon to Unlock Financing for 40 GW of Stalled RE Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is set to finalise guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements, a move expected to unlock financing for over 40 GW of stranded renewable projects.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | September 19, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 785

ACME Solar Signs 25-Year PPA with SECI for 300 MW Sikar Solar Project in Rajasthan

ACME Sikar Solar Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited, has executed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 300 MW capacity in Rajasthan at a fixed tariff of INR 3.05 per kWh.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | June 25, 2025 | By News Bureau | 853

MCX Receives SEBI Approval to Launch Electricity Derivatives

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) has received SEBI approval to launch electricity derivatives, marking a key step in developing India’s energy trading and risk management ecosystem.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | June 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 922

CERC Resets COD, Quashes Bills in Powerica-JKTL Dispute

CERC revises the Commercial Operation Date (COD), quashes INR 10.29 crore bills, and denies Powerica compensation claim for grid outage, directing recalculation of transmission dues.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | May 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 836

UPERC Approves 1,525 MW Solar Power Deal with NHPC

UPERC greenlights UPPCL’s procurement of 1,525 MW solar power from NHPC at INR 2.52/kWh to meet RPO targets, with tariff and trading margins regulated for consumer cost efficiency.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | May 08, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1227

CERC Approves Tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW Hybrid Projects

CERC has approved the tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects (Tranche VI) under competitive bidding. The order validates the discovered tariff, ensures regulatory compliance, and approves a INR 0.07/kWh trading margin, enabling project execution and financial closure.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | March 03, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1366

IEX Reports 13.7 Percent Revenue Growth to INR 160.5 Crore in Q3 FY'25

IEX sees substantial growth in Q3 FY'25, with revenue at INR 160.5 Crore and PAT rising by 16.9 percent to INR 107.3 Crore. The exchange also reported a 15.9 percent rise in electricity volumes and a 31 percent increase in Renewable Energy Certificates traded.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission | January 25, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1525

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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