MoP directs states to provide compliance status on green energy open access rules

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has directed state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) to adhere to the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules. The directive emphasises the need for alignment of their respective states’ Open Access Regulations with the officially notified rules, including any amendments. SERCs have been instructed to provide their status of compliance by February 27, 2024. According to the updated regulations, captive consumers are now allowed to utilise green energy open access without any restrictions on their load. The recent modifications permitted consumers with numerous connections of lower capacity to utilise power through open access, requiring a minimum capacity of 100 kW. The ministry additionally stated that offshore wind projects, commissioned before December 2032 and providing electricity to consumers through open access, would not be subject to additional surcharges