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Notification amending the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014, to exempt small rooftop solar systems from technical feasibility studies and set timelines for larger systems.

Detailed Summary

Notification No. F.F3(629)/Tariff-Engg./DERC/2020-21/6910/808 dated 2nd August 2024 promulgates the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024, issued by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission under Section 181 read with Section 61(h) and Section 86(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003, and Regulation 16 of the DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014, effective from the date of publication. The amendment inserts new provisos into Sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 5 of the principal 2014 Regulations: Renewable Energy Systems up to 10 kW are exempted from technical feasibility studies for the same supply voltage type, with any required enhancement of sanctioned load or upgradation of distribution infrastructure (including distribution transformer capacity) to be carried out by the Distribution Licensee and allowed as a pass-through in the Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) subject to Commission prudence check; for Renewable Energy Systems above 10 kW, the Distribution Licensee must complete the technical feasibility assessment within fifteen days of receiving a complete application. The notification is issued by order of the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and signed by Rajesh Dangi, Secretary.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-05082024-256058 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 06] DELHI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024/ SHRAVANA 11, 1946 [N. C. T. D. No. 147 PART III GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI 4851 DG/2024 DELHI ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 2nd August, 2024 Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024 No. F. F3(629)/Tariff-Engg./DERC/2020-21/6910/808.—The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 181 read with Section 61(h), Section 86 (1) (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003, Regulation 16 of DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014 and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby amends the following Regulation in DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as "the Principal Regulations"): 1.0 Short Title and Commencement: (1) These Regulations may be called the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024. (2) These Regulations shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official Gazette. 2.0 Addition in Regulation 5 (3) of Principal Regulations: 2.1 New provisos added to Sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 5 of the Principal Regulations as under: "Provided that the Technical feasibility of Renewable Energy System upto 10 kW is exempted from technical feasibility studies on the same supply type (Voltage level- 1ph,3ph, etc.) and any commensurate enhancement of Sanctioned Load of the consumer, as may be required, shall be carried out by Distribution Licensee. Provided further that any upgradation in Distribution Infrastructure including DT capacity to facilitate the installation of Renewable Energy System upto 10 kW shall be carried out by Distribution Licensee and shall be allowed as pass through in Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) subject to prudence check by the Commission. Provided also that Technical feasibility of Renewable Energy System above 10 kW shall be completed by Distribution Licensee within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of application complete in all aspects." By Order and in The Name of Lt. Governor National Capital Territory of Delhi RAJESH DANGI, Secretary Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Dabe 2024.08.05 16:32:56+0530

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