1 A Presentation on Regulatory Regime for Renewable Energy Projects in Andhra Pradesh

2 In respect of NCE: Role of the State Commissions National Electricity Policy Tariff Policy notified by GoI State Government Policy Promotional measures taken by APERC Salient features of NCE Tariff Order Dt In this Presentation

3 Section 86(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 mandates the Commission to promote Generation and Co- generation of electricity from Renewable sources –  by providing suitable measures for connectivity with the grid, and  sale of electricity to any person, and also  specify a percentage of the total consumption of electricity in the area of a distribution licensee. Role of the State Commissions in respect of NCE under Electricity Act 2003

4 Role of the State Commissions in respect of NCE under Electricity Act 2003(contd..) While specifying Terms and Conditions for determination of tariff under Section 61 of the Act, the Commission shall inter-alia be guided, by the requirements of promotion of co-generation and generation of electricity from renewable sources of energy

5 Feasible potential to be exploited fully (5.2.20) Encourage private sector participation (5.2.20) Efforts need to be made to reduce the capital cost of NCE projects (5.12.1) Promotional measures to be taken for development of technologies (5.12.1) Share of NCE to be increased progressively (5.12.2) Purchase of NCE by DISCOMS shall be through competitive bidding process (5.12.2) Commission may determine appropriate differential in prices to promote NCE technologies National Electricity Policy

6 Tariff Policy Minimum percentage of NCE purchase U/S 86 (1) (e) of the Act to be fixed taking into account.  availability of such resources in the region.  impact on retail tariffs. Specified percentage for NCE purchase to be made applicable for the tariff to be determined by the State Commissions effective from April, 2006 onwards. Preferential tariffs to be determined by the SERCs till NCE technologies can compete with conventional sources.

7 Future procurement through competitive bidding process (U/S 63) within same type of NCEs. Central Commission to lay down guidelines within three months for pricing of non-firm power when purchased not through competitive bidding. Tariff Policy (Contd..)

8 State Government policy on NCE (Valid for 3 years) State Government policy on NCE [ G.O.Ms.No.93 dated ] (Valid for 3 years) Power Purchase Price  Rs.2.25 with 5% annual escalation with as the Base year (Base year changed to by the Commission in its Order dated ) Wheeling Charges  2% (sub-judice) 3 rd Party Sales  Allowed at a tariff not lower than HT Tariff of APSEB Banking  Allowed up to 12 months Banking Charges  2% Re-use of banked energy (a) Captive Consumers  Throughout the year (b) Third Party Sales  August – March

9 Renewable Power Purchase Obligation (RPPO) order dated issued by the Commission U/s 86(1)(e) of Electricity Act, Certain Incentives / reliefs were permitted by the Commission in the matter of Open Access phasing, Cross-subsidy Surcharge etc., for NCE Developers. Tariff rationalization has been done to achieve overall efficiency in the NCE generation and usage. Promotional measures undertaken by APERC

10 Highlights of RPPO Order Dated This obligation applied to all - Distribution licensees, Captive Power users (set aside; under re-examination), Open Access Consumers  Percentage specified : 5% for three years viz., to  0.5% out of the above reserved for wind based energy.  Mandatory purchase from all the NCEs with PPAs consented by the Commission as on to confer regulatory certainty even if consequently the minimum percentage specified increases.  Provision to purchase from other distribution licensee(s), at weighted average cost of the purchase provided, thus sending a right signal to site generation where it is optimally feasible.

11 Highlights of RPPO Order Dated  The tariffs determined in the Commission’s order dated as amended shall be the ceiling tariffs.  The rates obtained under RPPO are as follows: CategoryFixed cost/Rs.Variable cost/Rs.Total/Rs. Bagasse Co-Gen Bio-mass Mini Hydel Wind Industrial Waste Municipal Waste

12 Highlights of RPPO Order Dated  Failure to comply with this obligation attracts penal provisions of Section 142 of the Act.  Money secured through penalization to be used for promotion of co-generation and renewables besides conservation of electricity.

13 Must-run status conferred on NCE projects Consumers availing of power from NCE projects are allowed open access without being subjected to phasing as per the contracted capacity applicable for conventional energy. Relief of 50% on cross-subsidy surcharge to those availing open access from NCE projects. Other Incentives provided by the Commission

14 Banking facility for Mini-Hydel and Wind-based projects: 1. Banking allowed during all the 12 months. 2. Drawals are subject to the following: (a). The banking year shall be from January to December. (b). The banking charges shall be in of the energy delivered at the point of injection. (c). Drawals shall be permitted only during the 6 month period, from July to December.The banked energy remaining unutilized as on 31 st December shall be treated as lapsed. (d). Drawal of banked energy during the peak hours i.e 06:00 to 09:00 hours and 18:00 hours to 21:00 hours shall not be permitted. Other Incentives provided by the Commission

15 Rationalization of NCE tariffs through cost-reflective tariffs with due regard for the promotion by allowing suitable incentives. Tariff determination for qua-class against project- wise tariffs Two-tier tariff as against single-part tariff except for wind power and municipal waste projects. Threshold PLF for full fixed cost recovery :  Biomass power plants-80%  Bagasse based co-gen-55%  Mini Hydel-35% Salient features of NCE Tariff Order Dated

16 Incentive of 25 paise / unit after threshold PLF. Variable cost determined based on market rates for fuel with escalation thereon. Debt-equity ratio of 70:30. Return on equity at 16% is provided in spite of decling interest rates to provide promotional impetus. Accelerated depreciation allowed to facilitate loan repayments. Exemption from Merit Order requirements. Salient features of NCE Tariff Order Dated (contd..)

17 Tariff determination for Biomass Plants FIXED COST

18 Explanation in respect of Depreciation : From the date of commissioning till the depreciation accumulates to 70% of the project cost. The balance depreciation of 20% of the project cost will be allowed every year equally for the balance period of the PPA so that the total depreciation allowed for the project does not exceed 90% of the project cost

19 VARIABLE COST Note :- This tariff is also applicable to Industrial Water Based Projects

20 Tariff determination for Bagasse Based Co-generation Plants FIXED COST

21 Explanation in respect of Depreciation :- From the date of Commissioning till the depreciation accumulates to 70% of the project cost. The balance depreciation of 20% of the project cost will be allowed every year equally for the balance period of the PPA so that the total depreciation allowed for the project does not exceed 90% of the project cost.

22 Tariff fixation for Mini-Hydel Projects

23 * To match the loan repayment profile for the first ten years; the balance depreciation is spread over for the life of the project. ** As revised in the Order dated on R.P.No.5/2004 and R.P.No.12/2004. (#) As per G.O.Ms.No.39 dated Royalty payable is a pass – through and to be paid to the Government directly by APTRANSCO and DISCOMs. Tariff fixation for Mini-Hydel Projects (contd..)

24 *.*. Tariff fixation for Municipal Waste based Projects and Wind Electricity Generating Plants: Base unit price of Rs.2.25 as on and a simple escalation of 5% per annum thereafter.

25 *.*. INSTALLED CAPACITY OF NCES IN A.P (As on ):

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