MoP notifies Renewable Generation Obligation as per Revised Tariff Policy, 2016

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the applicability of renewable ge­neration obligation (RGO) to companies constructing coal- or lignite-based thermal generating stations after April 1, 2023. As per the notification, any coal- or lignite-based thermal generating station with a commercial operation date (COD) between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2025 will be required to comply with an RGO of a minimum of 40 per cent of the capacity by April 1, 2025, or procure and supply renewable energy equivalent to such capacity. Coal- or lignite-based thermal generating stations with a COD after April 1, 2025 will be required to comply with an RGO of 40 per cent by the COD. Further, captive thermal generating stations will be ex­empt from the RGO requirement, provided that they fulfil their renewable purchase obligations as notified.