Project News Detail
| Project No : | 195068 |
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| Project Title : | Procurement Of Power From Solar And Non-Solar Renewable Energy Sources In West Bengal. |
| Company Name : | Cesc Limited |
| Project Detail : | CESC Limited, the Kolkata-based company of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, has invited bids for the procurement of power from solar and non-solar renewable energy sources in or outside West Bengal on a short-term basis to meet its renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets Offers are invited from commissioned projects, distribution companies (DISCOMs), and trading licensees The bids should be submitted within a week of the publication of the expression of interest The power can be scheduled on a day-ahead or firm based on the availability and requirement of the parties. The renewable energy power can be scheduled on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00 hours and on Sundays and holidays from 12:00 to 18:00 hours In September last year, the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) published amendments to the regulations on cogeneration and generation of electricity from renewable sources 2020. According to the amendment, the solar RPO compliance should be 85%; the remaining shortfall can be met through non-solar sources beyond the specified non-solar RPO. Similarly, non-solar RPO compliance should be 85% and above; the remaining shortfall can be met by excess solar energy The notification stated that the energy withdrawal by any open access customer through the purchase of power from any renewable energy source above its RPO would be considered for meeting the RPO of the distribution licensee |
| Project Location : | Not Classified - West Bengal - India |
| Project Estimation : | Refer Document |
| Status : | Announced |