## Report on the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission's Procurement of Renewable Energy Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2022
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the State of Goa and Union Territories' Procurement of Renewable Energy Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2022, based on the official gazette notification. This amendment modifies the original 2010 regulations, along with its first, second, and third amendments, primarily by introducing the concept of Hydro Purchase Obligation (HPO), defining Large Hydro Projects (LHPs), and adjusting Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets. The key findings indicate a push towards incorporating large hydropower projects into the renewable energy mix and providing flexibility in meeting RPO targets, particularly for island territories.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview and analysis of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories Procurement of Renewable Energy Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2022 (hereafter referred to as "the Amendment"). The analysis is based solely on the text of the official gazette notification provided.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document is an amendment to the Procurement of Renewable Energy Regulations, 2010, as notified on 30th November 2010, along with the first amendment of 19th February 2014, the second amendment of 22nd December 2015, and the third amendment of 22nd August 2016.
* **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** Based on the text, the objectives of the amendment are:
* To promote power generation from renewable energy sources, including large hydropower projects.
* To facilitate the procurement of energy from renewable sources by distribution licensees (DISCOMs).
* To provide flexibility in meeting Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment appears to address the need to:
* Incorporate large hydropower projects into the renewable energy portfolio, potentially to diversify the renewable energy sources and leverage existing or planned hydropower infrastructure.
* Provide more granular guidance and flexibility regarding RPO compliance, particularly in situations where specific renewable energy sources (solar, non-solar, hydro) are more or less readily available, taking into account the unique situations of island territories.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The Amendment introduces the following key changes to the Principal Regulations:
* **Definition of Hydro Purchase Obligation (HPO) and Large Hydro Projects (LHPs):**
* **Change:** The Amendment adds definitions for "Hydro Purchase Obligation (HPO)" and "Large Hydro Projects (LHP)."
* **New Rule:** HPO is defined as the obligation to procure power from large hydropower projects commissioned on or after 08.03.2019 and up to 31.03.2030. LHP is defined as a hydel power station, including pumped storage projects, with an installed capacity above 25 MW that came into commercial operation after 08.03.2019 and up to 31.03.2030.
* **Effect:** This introduces a specific obligation for obligated entities to procure power from large hydropower projects, incentivizing the development and utilization of such projects.
* **Inclusion of "renewable hybrid energy and renewable energy with storage":**
* **Change:** Adding the terms to the end of clause t in regulation 2
* **New Rule:** The words,renewable hybrid energy and renewable energy with storage shall be added to the end of clause t.
* **Effect:** This will bring the hybrid and storage into the current scope of the rules.
* **Modification of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Targets:**
* **Change:** The Amendment adds "Table 1a" to Regulation 3, defining minimum quantum of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for renewable energy including Solar RPO, Non-Solar RPO, Total RPO, HPO, and Other Non-Solar RPO for the years 2022-23 to 2026-27. Deletion of a provision that the Renewable Purchase Obligation from solar as specified in Column 3 shall be fulfilled from the generation based on solar sources only.
* **New Rule:** Table 1a specifies separate RPO targets for solar, non-solar (excluding HPO), and hydro power.
* **Effect:** This mandates specific targets for different renewable energy sources, encouraging a diversified renewable energy mix.
* **Flexibility in RPO Compliance:**
* **Change:** The Amendment introduces provisions allowing for cross-fulfillment of RPO targets, where shortfalls in one category (e.g., Solar RPO) can be met by exceeding targets in another category (e.g., Non-Solar RPO or HPO), subject to certain conditions (85% achievement of the original target).
* **New Rule:** On achievement of Solar RPO compliance to the extent of 85 and above, remaining shortfall, if any, can be met by excess nonsolar energy consumed beyond specified NonSolar RPO for that particular year and vice-versa.
* **Effect:** This provides obligated entities with greater flexibility in meeting their RPO targets, potentially reducing compliance costs and encouraging the utilization of readily available renewable energy resources.
* **Special Provision for Island Territories:**
* **Change:** A proviso is added stating that for island territories (Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar), the RPO obligation can be complied with by meeting the Total RPO target of the year, irrespective of the category.
* **New Rule:** Island territories can meet their total RPO without adhering to the specific solar, non-solar, and hydro sub-targets.
* **Effect:** This recognizes the unique challenges faced by island territories in sourcing specific types of renewable energy and provides them with greater flexibility in achieving their overall RPO targets.
* **HPO Benefits and Free Power:**
* **Change:** The Amendment includes clauses (3.6, 3.7, 3.8) that specify how HPO benefits can be met from power procured from eligible LHPs, including the utilization of free power provided to the UT/State.
* **New Rule:** HPO benefits may be met from power procured from eligible LHPs commissioned on and after 08.03.2019 and up to 31.03.2030 in respect of 70% of the total generated capacity for a period of 12 years from the date of commissioning.
* **Effect:** These provisions aim to incentivize the utilization of hydropower generated within the UT/State and to address the HPO obligations of DISCOMs.
* **Hydro Energy Certificate (HEC) Mechanism:**
* **Change:** Adds new clause 4.4 to state that the regulations related to the Hydro Energy Certificate HEC mechanism developed by CERC and its subsequent amendments thereafter shall be applicable for ensuring HPO compliance.
* **New Rule:** UT/State can buy the corresponding amount of Hydro Energy Certificate HEC to meet the nonsolar hydro renewable purchase obligations.
* **Effect:** These provisions aim to incentivize the utilization of hydropower generated within the UT/State and to address the HPO obligations of DISCOMs.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes include:
* Distribution Licensees (DISCOMs) in the State of Goa and the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
* Large Hydropower Project developers and operators.
* Consumers of electricity in the specified regions.
* The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) itself, responsible for implementing and enforcing these regulations.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of these regulations.
* **Timelines:** The regulations come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (March 28, 2022). RPO targets are specified for the years 2022-23 to 2026-27.
* The text refers to agreements between the State Government and LHP regarding free power provisions, implying that existing agreements will be considered in HPO compliance.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes are:
* Increased investment in and utilization of large hydropower projects in the region.
* Greater diversification of the renewable energy mix.
* Increased flexibility for DISCOMs in meeting their RPO targets, potentially leading to lower compliance costs.
* Facilitation of renewable energy adoption in island territories by recognizing their unique circumstances.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories Procurement of Renewable Energy Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2022, represents a significant step towards incorporating large hydropower into the renewable energy framework and providing greater flexibility in RPO compliance. The amendments are particularly relevant to DISCOMs, hydropower project developers, and island territories within the JERC's jurisdiction. By introducing HPO and allowing for cross-fulfillment of RPO targets, the regulations aim to encourage a more diverse and efficient renewable energy sector. Further analysis of the practical implementation and impact of these changes will be essential to assess their long-term effectiveness.
Key Entities Referenced
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission: Regulatory body for the State of Goa and Union Territories.
State of Goa: A state within India, subject to the regulations of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Union Territories: Group of union territories in India including Andaman Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman Diu, Lakshadweep and Puducherry, subject to the regulations of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Procurement of Renewable Energy Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2022: The title of the regulation being analyzed.
Electricity Act, 2003: The primary legislation providing the legal basis for the regulations, specifically sections 61, 66, 86 and 181.
Procurement of Renewable Energy Regulations, 2010: The principal regulations being amended.
New Delhi: Location where the document was issued.
Andaman Nicobar Islands: A union territory within India, subject to these regulations.
Chandigarh: A union territory within India, subject to these regulations.
Dadra Nagar Haveli: A union territory within India, subject to these regulations.
Daman Diu: A union territory within India, subject to these regulations.
Lakshadweep: A union territory within India, subject to these regulations.
Puducherry: A union territory within India, subject to these regulations.
Hydro Purchase Obligation HPO: Obligation to procure power from large hydropower projects commissioned on and after 08.03.2019 and upto 31.03.2030
Large Hydro Projects LHP: Hydel power station including pumped storage project with an installed capacity above 25 MW, which came into commercial operation after 08.03.2019 and upto 31.03.2030
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC): Agency that developed the Hydro Energy Certificate (HEC) mechanism.
Hydro Energy Certificate HEC: Mechanism developed by CERC applicable for ensuring HPO compliance.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 162] िई कदल्ली, सोमिार, माच च28, 2022/चत्रै 7, 1944
No. 162] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022/ CHAITRA 7, 1944
सयं क्तु जिद्यतु जिजियामक आयोग
(गोिा राज्य और सघं िाजसत क्षत्रे ों के जलए)
अजधसचू िा
गुरुग्राम, 24 माच,च 2022
गोिा राज्य और सघं राज्य क्षत्रे ों के जलए सयं क्तु जिद्यतु जिजियामक आयोग
(ििीकरणीय ऊिा चकी उपाजत ) (चौथा सिं ोधि), जिजियम 2022
स.ं िईे आरसी-14/2010.— जिद्युत अजधजियम, 2003 की धारा 61, 66, 86(1)(ड.) और 181 के तहत प्रदत्त
िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए और इस संबंध म ें इस े सक्षम करिे िाली सभी िजक्तयों, संयुक्त जिद्युत जिजियामक आयोग
(गोिा राज्य और संघ राज्य क्षत्रे ों के जलए) िे "ििीकरणीय ऊिा च की खरीद जिजियम, 2010" बिाया, जिसे इसके बाद 19
फरिरी 2014 के पहले संिोधि के साथ "मलू जिजियम" (30 ििंबर 2010 को अजधसूजचत) के रूप म ें संदर्भचत ककया गया;
जितीय संिोधि 22 कदसम्बर 2015 तथा ततृ ीय संिोधि 22 अगस्ट्त 2016 को ििीकरणीय ऊिाच स्रोतों स े जिद्युत उत्पादि
के जिकास तथा जितरण अिुज्ञजत धायरयों िारा ििीकरणीय स्रोतों स े ऊिा च खरीद के जलए ककया गया।
2132 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
1. संजक्षप्त िाम, प्रारंभ और लाग ू होिा
(i) इि जिजियमों को गोिा राज्य और संघ राज्य क्षेत्रों के जलए सयं ुक्त जिद्युत जिजियामक आयोग (ििीकरणीय
ऊिाच की उपाज त) (चौथा संिोधि), जिजियम 2022 कहा िाएगा।
(ii) ये जिजियम रािपत्र म ेंउिके प्रकािि की तारीख स े प्रिृत् त होंगे।
(iii) ये जिजियम संपूण च गोिा राज्य तथा अंडमाि और जिकोबार िीप समूह, चंडीगढ़, दादरा और िागर हिले ी,
दमि और दीि, लक्षिीप और पडु ुचेरी संघ राज्य क्षेत्रों में बाध्य कंपजियों पर लागू होंगे।
2. मलू जिजियमों के जिजियम 2 म ेंसिं ोधि
(i) जिम् िजलजखत पयरभाषाएं मलू जिजियम के जिजियम 2 म ेंिोडी िाएंगी:
क. "(ञ) हाइड्रो क्रय बाध् यता (एचपी))" का अथ च ह ै 08.03.2019 को और उसके बाद और
31.03.2030 तक चाल ू की गई बडी िलजिद्युत पयरयोििाओं से जबिली क्रय बाध्यता; को "(झ)
आधार मूल् य और िहिीय मल्ू य " की पयरभाषा के बाद और "(ञ) अंतर-संयोिि सुजिधाएं" की
पयरभाषा स ेपहल ेिोडा िाएगा।
ख. "(ड) बडी िलजिद्युत पयरयोििाएं (एलएचपी)" का अथच ह ै 25 मेगािाट से ऊपर की स्ट्थाजपत
क्षमता िाली पंप भंडारण पयरयोििा सजहत िल जिद्युत स्ट्टेिि, िो 08.03.2019 के बाद और
31.03.2030 तक िाजणजज्यक रूप से चालू हुई थीं;" को "(ट) अंतर-संयोिि स्ट् थाि" के बाद और
"(ड) अिज्ञु ज तधारी" की पयरभाषा के पहले िोडा िाएगा।
(ii) "ििीकरणीय जमजित ऊिाच और भंडारण सजहत ििीकरणीय ऊिाच" िब्द खंड (ि) के अतं म ेंिोडे िाएंग।े
3. तदिुसार, (ञ), (ट), (ठ), (ड), (ढ), (ण), (त), (थ), (द), (ध), (ि), (प) की संख् या को बदलकर (ट), (ठ), (ड),
(ढ), (ण), (त), (थ), (द), (ध), (ि), (प), (प), (ब) जलखा िाएगा।
4. मलू जिजियमों के जिजियम 3 म ेंसिं ोधि
(क) खंड 3.1 म ें "ताजलका 1 म ें जिजिर्दष्टच अिुसार" िब्दों के बाद और "िीच"े , िब् द स े पहले "और ताजलका
1(क)" िोडा िाएगा।
(ख) ताजलका के पहले खंड 3.1 म,ें "और ताजलका 1(क)" िब्द "जिज चत न्यूितम प्रजतित िीच े ताजलका-1 म ें
कदए गए ह"ैं पजंक्त के अतं म ेंिोडे िाएंग।े
(ग) िीच े ताजलका-1 के प्रािधाि, "बिते कक कॉलम 3 म ें जिजिर्दष्टच अिुसार सौर िारा अक्षय ऊिा च क्रय बाध् यता
को केिल सौर स्रोतों पर आधायरत उत्पादि स े ही पूरा ककया िाएगा" का लोप ककया िाएगा।
(घ) "ताजलका-1(क)" िामक जिम्नजलजखत ताजलका को मलू जिजियमों की "ताजलका-1" म ेंिोडा िाएगा:
ताजलका 1(क)
िषच ििीकरणीय ऊिा च की ििीकरणीय क्रय बाध्य ता (आरपी)) की
न्यिू तम मात्रा (कक.िाट म)ें
सौर आरपी) गैर-सौर आरपी) कुल आरपी)
एचपी) अन्य गैर-सौर कुल गैर-सौर
आरपी) आरपी)
2022-23 9.00% 0.35% 9.00% 9.35% 18.35%
2023-24 10.00% 0.66% 9.25% 9.91% 19.91%[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
2024-25 11.00% 1.08% 9.50% 10.58% 21.58%
2025-26 12.00% 1.48% 9.75% 11.23% 23.23%
2026-27 13.00% 1.80% 10.20% 12.00% 25.00%
(ड.) ताजलका 1(क) के अंत म,ें जिम्नजलजखत िए खडं िोडे िाएगं े:
"(3.2) आरपी) की िल स्रोतों (एलएचपी) स े परू ी की िाि े िाली खपत को छोडकर जबिली की कुल खपत के
प्रजतित के रूप म ेंऊिाच के संदभच में गणिा की िाएगी।"
"(3.3) सोलर आरपी) की पूर्तच सौर ऊिाच संयंत्रों- सोलर फोटो िोल्टाइक और सोलर थमलच से उत्पाकदत जबिली
से की िा सकती ह।ै "
"(3.4) अन्य गैर-सौर आरपी) (एचपी) को छोडकर) को सौर और एलएचपी के अलािा ककसी भी ििीकरणीय
स्रोत से परू ा ककया िा सकता ह।ै "
(च) उपयुचक् त िए िोडे गए खडं (3.4) के बाद जिम्नजलजखत प्रािधाि िोडे िाएंग,े
“[बिते कक 85% और उससे अजधक की सीमा तक सौर आरपी) अिुपालि की प्रा त करि े पर, िेष कमी, यकद
कोई हो, उस जििेष िषच के जलए जिर्दष्टच गरै -सौर आरपी) स े अजधक खपत की गई गैर-सौर ऊिाच स े परू ी की िा
सकती ह।ै इसी प्रकार, 85% और उससे अजधक की सीमा तक अन्य गरै -सौर आरपी) अिपु ालि प्रा त करिे पर,
िेष कमी यकद कोई हो, उस जििेष िषच के जलए जिर्दष्टच सौर आरपी) या एचपी) स े अजधक खपत सौर या पात्र
िल ऊिा च िारा पूरी की िा सकती ह।ै इसके अलािा, 85% और उससे अजधक की सीमा तक एचपी) अिुपालि
प्रा त करि े पर, िेष कमी, यकद कोई हो, उस जििेष िष च के जलए जिर्दष्टच सौर आरपी) या अन्य गरै -सौर
आरपी) स ेअजधक खपत सौर या अन्य गरै -सौर ऊिाच स ेपूरी की िा सकती ह।ै ]"
आग े बित ें कक यकद ककसी जित्तीय िषच के दौराि प्राप्त िास्ट्तजिक आरपी) या एचपी) जबिली आरपी)
अिुपालि की अन्य िेणी में कमी के समायोिि के बाद अजधिषे छोड कदया िाता ह,ै तो उसे संबंजधत आरपी) या
एचपी) लक्ष्यों के अगल े िषच तक ल ेिािे की अिुमजत दी िा सकती ह।ै
(छ) "और ताजलका 1(क)" िब्दों को "अक्षय स्रोतों स े जबिली की खरीद" के साथ िुरू होि े िाल े प्रािधाि की अंजतम
पंजक्त म ेंिोडा िाएगा।
(ि) जिम्नजलजखत प्रािधाि "बित े आग े यह कक अक्षय स्रोतों स े जबिली की खरीद" के साथ िुरू होि े िाल े प्रािधाि के
बाद िोडा िाएगा:
"बिते कक िीप क्षेत्रों अथाचत् लक्षिीप और अडं माि एिं जिकोबार के जलए, आयोग िारा जिर्दष्टच अिुसार िषच के
कुल आरपी) लक्ष्य का अिुपालि करके आरपी) बाध् यता का भी पालि ककया िा सकता ह ै चाह े िह ककसी भी
िेणी म ेंहो"
(झ) खडं (3.2) संख् या "खंड (3.5)" के रूप म ेंदोबारा जलखी िाएगी।
(ञ) "खडं (3.5)" के बाद जिम्नजलजखत िए खंड िोडे िाएगं:े
क) "(3.6) एचपी) लाभ 08.03.2019 को और उसके बाद और 31.03.2030 तक चालू होिे की तारीख स े
12 िषों की अिजध के जलए कुल सृजित क्षमता के 70% के संबंध म ें कमीिि योग्य एलएचपी स े प्राप्त
जबिली स े प्राप्त ककया िा सकता ह।ै राज्य सरकार के साथ समझौते के अिुसार मफ्ु त जबिली प्रदाि की
िािी चाजहए और स्ट्थािीय क्षत्रे जिकास जिजध (एलएडीएफ) के प्रािधाि को कुल सृजित क्षमता के 70%
की इस सीमा के भीतर िाजमल िहीं ककया िाएगा।"4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
ख) "(3.7) जडस्ट्कॉम की एचपी) देयता 08.03.2019 के बाद चालू एलएचपी स े एलएडीएफ के योगदाि
को छोडकर उस समय के समझौते के अिुसार संघ राज्य क्षत्रे /राज्य को प्रदाि की िा रही मफ्ु त जबिली
स े पूरी की िा सकती ह,ै यकद इसकी खपत संघ राज्य क्षत्रे /जडस्ट्कॉम के भीतर होती ह।ै संघ राज्य
क्षत्रे /जडस्ट्कॉम की एचपी) देयता की सीमा तक मुफ्त जबिली (स्ट्थािीय क्षत्रे के जिकास के जलए योगदाि
िहीं) एचपी) लाभ के जलए पात्र होगी।"
ग) "(3.8) यकद ऊपर दी गई मुफ्त जबिली, एचपी) बाध् यता को पूरा करि े के जलए अपयाचप्त ह,ै तो संघ
राज्य क्षत्रे /राज्य को अपिी एचपी) बाध् यताओं को परू ा करि े के जलए अजतयरक्त हाइड्रो पािर खरीदिी
होगी या गरै -सौर पिजबिली ििीकरणीय क्रय बाध् यता को पूरा करि े के जलए हाइड्रो ऊिा च प्रमाण-पत्र
(एचईसी) की इसी राजि को खरीदिा पड सकता ह।ै
घ) "(3.9) यकद ककसी भी िषच के जलए आरपी) आयोग िारा जिर्दष्टच िहीं ह,ै तो जपछले िष च के जलए जिर्दष्टच
आरपी), जिर्दष्टच अिजध के बाद भी िारी रहगे ा िब तक कक इस संबंध म ें आयोग िारा कोई संिोधि
िहीं कर कदया िाता ह।ै "
ड.) (3.10) यकद कोई कंपिी एचपी) लक्ष्यों का अिुपालि ि ककए िािे के जलए आयोग स े संपकच करती ह,ै
तो आयोग मामला दर मामला आधार पर कंपिी िारा मामले के प्रदिचि के आधार पर इसम ें छूट द े
सकता ह।ै
5. मलू जिजियमों के जिजियम 4 म ेंसिं ोधि
क) खंड 4.2 म,ें "और उसके बाद ककए गए संिोधि" िब्द "जिजियम, 2010" िब्दों के बाद िोडे िाएंगे।
ख) जिम् िजलजखत िया खंड िोडा िाएगा:
"(4.4) सीईआरसी िारा जिकजसत हाइड्रो ऊिाच प्रमाणपत्र (एचईसी) प्रणाली स े संबंजधत जिजियम और उसके बाद
ककए गए संिोधि एचपी) अिपु ालि सुजिजित करिे के जलए लाग ू होंगे।"
राकेि कुमार, सजचि
[जिज्ञापि-III/4/असा./715/2021-22]
JOINT ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
(For the State of Goa and Union Territories)
NOTIFICATION
Gurugram, the 24th March, 2022
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories (Procurement of
Renewable Energy) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2022
No. JERC-14/2010.—In exercise of powers conferred under sections 61, 66, 86 (1) (e) and 181 of the
Electricity Act, 2003 and all powers enabling it in this behalf, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (for state of
Goa & Union Territories) made the “Procurement of Renewable Energy Regulations, 2010”, hereinafter referred to as
the “Principal Regulations” (Notified on 30thNovember 2010) along with the first amendment of 19th February 2014;
second amendment of 22nd December 2015 and third amendment of 22nd August 2016 for the development of power
generation from renewable energy sources and for procurement of energy from renewable sources by distribution
licensee.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
1. Short title, commencement and extent of application
(i) These regulations may be called the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa &
Union Territories (Procurement of Renewable Energy) (Fourth Amendment), Regulations 2022.
(ii) These Regulations shall come into force from the date of their publication on the Official Gazette.
(iii) These Regulations shall extend and apply to the obligated entities in the whole of the State of Goa
and the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli,
Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep and Puducherry.
2. Amendment in Regulation 2 of principal regulation
(i) The following definitions shall be added in Regulation 2 of the Principal Regulation
a. “(j) Hydro Purchase Obligation (HPO)” means obligation to procure power from large
hydropower projects commissioned on and after 08.03.2019 and upto 31.03.2030;” shall be
added after the definition of “(i) Floor Price and Forbearance Price”and before the definition
of “(j) Interconnection facilities”
b. “(m) Large Hydro Projects (LHP)” means hydel power station including pumped storage
project with an installed capacity above 25 MW, which came into commercial operation after
08.03.2019 and upto 31.03.2030;” shall be added after “(k) Interconnection point”and before
the definition of “(m) Licensee”
(ii) The words “,renewable hybrid energy and renewable energy with storage” shall be added to the end
of clause (t).
3. Accordingly, (j), (k), (l), (m), (n), (o), (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), (u) are renumbered as (k), (l), (m), (n), (o), (p),
(q), (r), (s), (t),(u), (v), (w).
4. Amendment in Regulation 3 of the Principal regulation
(a) In clause 3.1after the words“As specified in Table 1”and before the word “below”, “and Table 1(a)” shall
be added.
(b) In clause 3.1 before the table, the words “and Table 1(a)” shall be added at the end of the line “The defined
minimum percentages are given below in the Table-1”.
(c) The provision below Table 1, “Provided that the Renewable Purchase Obligation from solar as specified in
Column 3 shall be fulfilled from the generation based on solar sources only” shall be deleted.
(d) The following table named “Table1(a)“shall be added to the “Table-1” of the principal regulation:
Table 1(a)
Year Minimum quantum of Renewable purchase obligation (RPO) of renewable
energy (in kWh)
Solar RPO Non-Solar RPO Total RPO
HPO Other Non-Solar Total Non-Solar
RPO RPO
2022-23 9.00% 0.35% 9.00% 9.35% 18.35%
2023-24 10.00% 0.66% 9.25% 9.91% 19.91%
2024-25 11.00% 1.08% 9.50% 10.58% 21.58%
2025-26 12.00% 1.48% 9.75% 11.23% 23.23%
2026-27 13.00% 1.80% 10.20% 12.00% 25.00%
(e) At the end of Table 1(a), the following new clauses shall be added:
“(3.2) RPO to be calculated in energy terms as a percentage of total consumption of electricity excluding
consumption met from hydro sources (LHPs).”
“(3.3) Solar RPO may be met by power produced from solar power plants- solar photo voltaic and solar
thermal.”
“(3.4) Other Non-Solar RPO (excluding HPO), may be met from any renewable source other than solar and
LHPs.”6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
(f) The Following provisions shall be added after the newly added Clause (3.4) above,
“[Provided that on achievement of Solar RPO compliance to the extent of 85% and above, remaining
shortfall, if any, can be met by excess non-solar energy consumed beyond specified Non-Solar RPO for that
particular year. Similarly, on achievement of Other Non-Solar RPO compliance to the extent of 85% and
above, remaining shortfall if any, can be met by excess solar or eligible hydro energy consumed beyond
specified Solar RPO or HPO for that particular year. Further, on achievement of HPO compliance to the
extent of 85% and above, remaining shortfall, if any, can be met by excess solar or other non-solar energy
consumed beyond specified Solar RPO or Other Non-Solar RPO for that particular year.]”
Further provided that in case physical RPO or HPO power procured during a financial year is left surplus
after adjustment of shortfall in other category of RPO compliance, the same may be allowed as carried
forward to the next year of respective RPO or HPO targets.
(g) The words “and Table 1(a)” shall be added to the last line of the proviso starting with “Provided further that
the power purchase from renewable sources”.
(h) The following provision shall be added after the proviso starting with “Provided further that the power
purchase from renewable sources”:
“Provided further that for the island territories i.e Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar, the RPO
obligation can also be complied by complying with the Total RPO target of the year as specified by the
Commission irrespective of the category”
(i) The Clause (3.2) shall be renumbered as “Clause (3.5)”.
(j) The following new clauses shall be added after “Clause (3.5)”:
a) “(3.6) HPO benefits may be met from the power procured from eligible LHPs commissioned on and
after 08.03.2019 and upto 31.03.2030 in respect of 70% of the total generated capacity for a period of
12 years from the date of commissioning. Free power is to be provided as per agreement with the State
Government and that provided for Local Area Development Fund (LADF), shall not be included within
this limit of 70% of the total generated capacity.”
b) “(3.7) HPO liability of the DISCOM could be met out of the free power being provided to the UT/State
from LHPs commissioned after 08.03.2019 as per agreement at that point of time excluding the
contribution towards LADF if consumed within the UT/DISCOM. Free power (not that contributed for
Local Area Development) only to extent of HPO liability of the UT/DISCOM, shall be eligible for
HPO benefit.”
c) “(3.8) In case the free power, as above, is insufficient to meet the HPO obligations, then the UT/State
have to buy the additional hydro power to meet its HPO obligations or may have to buy the
corresponding amount of Hydro Energy Certificate (HEC) to meet the non-solar hydro renewable
purchase obligations.”
d) “(3.9) If the RPO for any of the year is not specified by the Commission, the RPO specified for the
previous year shall be continued beyond the specified period till any revision is made by the
Commission in this regard.”
e) (3.10) If any entity approaches the Commission for non-compliance of HPO targets, the Commission
on case to case basis upon demonstration of the issue by the entity may relax the same.
5. Amendment in Regulation 4 of the Principal regulation
(a) In Clause 4.2, the words “and its subsequent amendments thereafter” shall be added after the words
“Regulations, 2010”.
(b) The following new clause shall be added:
“(4.4) The regulations related to the Hydro Energy Certificate (HEC) mechanism developed by CERC and its
subsequent amendments thereafter shall be applicable for ensuring HPO compliance.”
RAKESH KUMAR, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./715/2021-22]
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