The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) on October 06, 2023, issued the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023.
The following amendments are as stated:
• Amendment in Regulation 6, which states “Connectivity of Renewable Energy generating system”:
The existing sub-regulation 6.1 has been substituted with the following:
"6.1 The cumulative capacity of Renewable Energy generating system to be allowed at a particular distribution transformer shall not exceed 80% of the capacity of such distribution transformer or such limit as may be stipulated by the Commission from time to time:
Provided that in case augmentation of transformer installed by the Distribution Licensee is required the same shall be done by the Distribution Licensee at its own cost.
Provided further that, in the case of HT consumers where the distribution transformer has been installed by the consumer, the limit of 80% of the distribution transformer capacity shall not be applicable. The total allowable solar installation capacity for such consumers shall be as per Regulation 7.2 of these Regulations."
• Amendment in Regulation 10, which states “Interconnection with the Grid: Standards and Safety”:
The existing sub-regulation 10.14.3 has been substituted with the following:
"The peak AC capacity (inverter capacity on AC side) of the Renewable Energy generating station installed behind the Consumer’s meter shall not exceed the capacity permissible under regulation 10.14.2 above. In case during any time block, if the peak AC capacity exceeds the above permissible capacity the corresponding excess generation of a 15-Minute or 30-Minute block, as applicable shall be treated as deemed drawl from the Discom."
• Amendment in Regulation 12, which states “Energy Accounting and Settlement”:
The existing main provision and first proviso of sub-regulation 12.5.2 has been substituted.
The sub-regulation 12.5.6 has been substituted.
The existing main provisions and first proviso of sub-regulation 12.6.1 (a) and the existing main provision of 12.6.1 (d) have been substituted.
• Amendment in Regulation 15, which states “Applicability of other charges”:
A new Third proviso has been added below the sub-regulation 15.2 as under:
“Provided also that no cross-subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge shall be applicable for RESCO-owned Renewable energy generating system under Net- Metering arrangement setup for domestic category consumers, State Govt. buildings, local bodies and public undertakings of the State Govt.”
This notification will come into force from October 06, 2023.
For further details, kindly refer to the document below.
[Notification No. RERC/Secy./Reg./149]
