We will achieve efficient power transmission by integrating RE in connected grid
March 29, 2023 2:57 pm
March 29, 2023 2:57 pm
One of the key initiatives undertaken by the government is the construction of intra-state and inter-state transmission systems to evacuate renewable power. Additionally, a transmission plan has been developed to integrate over 500 GW of renewable energy capacity into the grid by 2030.
To better forecast renewable power and manage the variability and intermittency of renewable power, the government has set up Regional Energy Management Centers (REMCs). The centers will also assist grid operators in managing the power supply.
To reduce intermittency, innovative products such as Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects and RE projects with energy storage systems have been launched. Moreover, the government has introduced flexibility in the generation and scheduling of Thermal/Hydro Power Stations through bundling with Renewable Energy and Storage Power.
The implementation of the Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) and Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) will provide a platform for the sale of renewable energy. In a move to incentivize the use of renewable energy, the government has waived inter-state transmission charges on electricity generated from solar and wind.
To ensure that Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) clear their dues to Power Generation Companies, the Ministry of Power has taken several steps. Firstly, the ministry has made it mandatory for DISCOMs to open and maintain adequate Letter of Credit (LoC) as a payment security mechanism under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This ensures that the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) and Regional Load Despatch Centre (RLDC) only dispatch power after the generating company and/or distribution companies have intimated that the LoC for the desired quantum of power has been opened.
Furthermore, the ministry has notified the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules, 2022, which require DISCOMs to clear their legacy dues by 03.06.2022 in a time-bound phased manner with benefits of non-applicability of late payment surcharge. Failure to do so would invite Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) on the entire outstanding amount. DISCOMs can avail loans from PFC Ltd. and REC Ltd. to clear their legacy dues to Generating Companies.
The government has also conveyed to states that contracts must be honoured, and the Standard Bidding guidelines for Solar, Wind and Hybrid Projects have specific provisions for termination compensation in case of unilateral termination of PPA. The guidelines also provide for a three-tier payment security mechanism by way of Letter of Credit, Payment Security Fund, and Tri-Partite Agreement.
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