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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.

CERC Ruling | November 19, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1233

CERC Approves Rollout of Market Coupling for Power Exchanges

CERC has approved phased market coupling, starting with the Day-Ahead Market, following a successful shadow pilot. The move aims to unify price discovery, optimise dispatch, and enhance power market efficiency in India.

CERC Ruling | July 25, 2025 | By EI News Network | 3196

CERC Rejects CESC’s INR 3.81/kWh Tariff for 300 MW Hybrid Project

CERC has rejected CESC’s INR 3.81/kWh tariff bid for a 300 MW interstate hybrid project, citing procedural violations, jurisdictional lapses, inflated tariff rates, and lack of transparency in the bidding process.

CERC Ruling | July 14, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1137

CERC Directs Andhra, Telangana DISCOMs to Clear Dues to Wind Power Firm

CERC has resolved a long-pending dispute, directing Andhra and Telangana DISCOMs to clear outstanding dues with interest to NILE Ltd., a wind power firm, for power supplied before bifurcation.<br />

CERC Ruling | July 07, 2025 | By EI News Network | 845

APTEL Upholds CERC Order Holding Solar Park Developer Liable for Transmission Charges

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity upheld CERC’s ruling that solar park developer Saurya Urja must pay transmission charges for Bhadla Solar Park despite generator delays, strengthening accountability in India’s solar sector.

CERC Ruling | June 26, 2025 | By EI News Network | 860

CERC Proposes Key Amendments to Power Market Rules, Introduces VPPAs for Green Energy Push

CERC has proposed sweeping changes to power market regulations, enabling Virtual PPAs, expanding OTC contracts, mandating INR 35 crore net worth, and enhancing regulatory oversight to modernize and green India’s electricity market.

CERC Ruling | June 19, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1594

CERC Grants Transmission Licence to Bijapur REZ Transmission Ltd. for Karnataka Project

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted a 25-year transmission licence to Bijapur REZ Transmission Ltd. for executing a key inter-state green energy project in Karnataka on BOOT basis.

CERC Ruling | June 12, 2025 | By EI News Network | 819

APTEL Overturns CERC's Order in Greenko Budhil Hydro Power Dispute

The Appellate Tribunal quashed CERC’s 2019 order, absolving Greenko Budhil Hydro Power of additional transmission charges. It upheld the BPTA terms, clarifying liability between Greenko and PTC, excluding NHPC.

CERC Ruling | May 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1101

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.

CERC Ruling | May 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 862

CERC Directs NLDC to Issue RECs to HPSEBL Despite Delays

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ordered the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) to issue Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to HPSEBL, condoning procedural delays that did not impact surplus renewable energy procurement during 2019-22, ensuring regulatory clarity.

CERC Ruling | April 03, 2025 | By EI News Network | 963