vertical-align: inherit;">The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on March 9, 2022 has issued Implementation of Reactive Energy Accounting Framework for Intra-State Hydro Electric Generating Stations in terms of the applicable provisions of the MERC (State Grid Code) Regulations, 2020.
The following has been stated by MERC keeping in mind the recommendations of DSM Working group namely:-
• Mechanism for Accounting and Settlement of Reactive Energy Charges shall be introduced in phased manner.
• In the first phase of this mechanism, Hydro Generators would be covered when operated under condenser mode operation under instructions from MSLDC. This first phase shall be implemented by MSLDC from 00.00 Hrs. of Monday, March 15, 2022 .
• The modality for implementation of the first phase shall be in accordance with the separate detailed procedure formulated by MSLDC.
• STU shall expedite its study for reactive power compensation and ensure installation of the necessary reactive power compensation facilities at required locations.
• MSLDC, after taking review after a period not exceeding one year, shall inform the Commission about its preparedness for operationalize the subsequent phase of Reactive Energy Accounting framework.
