Solar Tariff Order of Gujarat
GUJARAT ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION Ahmedabad Order No. 1 of 2012
In the matter of: Determination of tariff for Procurement by the Distribution Licensees and others from Solar Energy Projects.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 61 (h), 62 (1) (a), and 86 (1) (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), guidelines of the National Electricity Policy, 2005, Tariff Policy, 2006 and all other powers enabling it on this behalf, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter referred to as “GERC” or “the Commission”) determines the tariff for procurement of power by Distribution Licensees and others in Gujarat from Solar Energy Projects (the “Tariff Order”).
1. BACKGROUND 1.1. Potential for Solar Power 1.2. National Action Plan on Climate Change 1.3. Government of Gujarat‟s Solar Power Policy, 2009 1.4. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission 1.5. GERC Solar Tariff Order, 2010 1.6. GERC Renewable Purchase Obligation 1.7. GERC Multi Year Tariff Regulations, 2011 1.8. GERC Discussion Paper on Solar Tariff Determination 1.9. Public Hearing
1.1 Potential for Solar Power India, especially its western region, receives generous amounts of solar radiation offering an attractive opportunity for generating substantial amounts of electrical energy. Most of Gujarat (“the State”) receives an average solar insolation of greater than 5.2 kWh per square meter per day. In addition, Gujarat also offers an extensive and stable infrastructure in terms of a reliable
GERC Order No. 1 of 2012: Determination of tariff for Procurement by the Distribution Licensees and others from Solar Energy Projects; 27 Jan. 2012.
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and available electric grid network for power evacuation, transmission and distribution; profitmaking utility companies with high credit-ratings; expansive road, air and sea port connectivity; extensive water canal network; high economic growth rate backed by a wide range of small and medium-sized manufacturing
In the matter of: Determination of tariff for Procurement by the Distribution Licensees and others from Solar Energy Projects.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 61 (h), 62 (1) (a), and 86 (1) (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), guidelines of the National Electricity Policy, 2005, Tariff Policy, 2006 and all other powers enabling it on this behalf, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter referred to as “GERC” or “the Commission”) determines the tariff for procurement of power by Distribution Licensees and others in Gujarat from Solar Energy Projects (the “Tariff Order”).
1. BACKGROUND 1.1. Potential for Solar Power 1.2. National Action Plan on Climate Change 1.3. Government of Gujarat‟s Solar Power Policy, 2009 1.4. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission 1.5. GERC Solar Tariff Order, 2010 1.6. GERC Renewable Purchase Obligation 1.7. GERC Multi Year Tariff Regulations, 2011 1.8. GERC Discussion Paper on Solar Tariff Determination 1.9. Public Hearing
1.1 Potential for Solar Power India, especially its western region, receives generous amounts of solar radiation offering an attractive opportunity for generating substantial amounts of electrical energy. Most of Gujarat (“the State”) receives an average solar insolation of greater than 5.2 kWh per square meter per day. In addition, Gujarat also offers an extensive and stable infrastructure in terms of a reliable
GERC Order No. 1 of 2012: Determination of tariff for Procurement by the Distribution Licensees and others from Solar Energy Projects; 27 Jan. 2012.
Page 1 of 47
and available electric grid network for power evacuation, transmission and distribution; profitmaking utility companies with high credit-ratings; expansive road, air and sea port connectivity; extensive water canal network; high economic growth rate backed by a wide range of small and medium-sized manufacturing