Regulations & Amendments for Forecasting and Scheduling in India by CERC & SERC

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 The timeline for regulations and amendments related to Forecasting and Scheduling (F&S) in India is shaped by both the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and various State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). Below is an overview of the key milestones:

1. CERC Regulations:

  • 2015: CERC issued the Forecasting, Scheduling, and Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Regulations. This regulation applied to Inter-State transmission and aimed at maintaining grid discipline by penalizing deviations from scheduled generation.
  • 2016-2017: CERC made amendments to the DSM regulations to fine-tune the provisions, particularly with respect to the renewable energy sector, introducing tighter frequency bands and refining penalties for deviation.
  • 2018: CERC amended the DSM regulations again, placing a higher emphasis on better forecasting accuracy and including new provisions for renewable energy-rich states.
  • 2020: CERC issued CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, revising the mechanism to enhance grid stability, particularly addressing renewable energy integration challenges.

2. SERC Regulations:

The information covers major states and regions under the purview of their respective State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs).

1. Gujarat (GERC):

  • 2016: Introduction of F&S regulations for wind and solar generators. Mandated the forecasting of generation and penalties for deviations.
  • 2018: Amendments made to improve accuracy requirements and refine penalty structures.

2. Tamil Nadu (TNERC):

  • 2017: TNERC implemented F&S regulations for wind and solar, similar to Gujarat's framework.
  • 2019: Amendments were introduced to align with CERC's updated DSM regulations.

3. Maharashtra (MERC):

  • 2017: MERC introduced F&S regulations applicable to renewable energy generators.
  • 2019: Amendments made to improve compliance and align with CERC’s regulatory framework, introducing stricter penalties for deviations.

4. Karnataka (KERC):

  • 2015: KERC was one of the first to implement F&S regulations, specifically focusing on renewable energy forecasting.
  • 2018: Amendments introduced to tighten accuracy norms and refine penalties for wind and solar deviations.

5. Rajasthan (RERC):

  • 2017: RERC introduced F&S regulations covering renewable energy generators.
  • 2020: Amendments made to revise accuracy requirements and penalties for forecasting errors.

6. Andhra Pradesh (APERC):

  • 2017: Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) issued F&S regulations, focusing on wind and solar energy forecasting.
  • 2019: Amendments aligned state regulations with the CERC’s DSM regulations.

7. Madhya Pradesh (MPERC):

  • 2017: Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) implemented F&S regulations for wind and solar power.
  • 2019: Amendments introduced to refine forecasting accuracy and penalty structures.

8. Telangana (TSERC):

  • 2017: TSERC issued F&S regulations for renewable energy generators.
  • 2019: Amendments were introduced to align with national-level CERC regulations and improve forecasting accuracy.

9. Punjab (PSERC):

  • 2018: Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) introduced F&S regulations, focusing on the renewable energy sector.
  • 2020: Amendments made to strengthen accuracy norms and penalties for deviations.

10. Haryana (HERC):

  • 2018: Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) implemented F&S regulations for renewable energy forecasting.
  • 2020: Amendments aligned state regulations with the CERC framework and improved forecasting norms.

11. Uttar Pradesh (UPERC):

  • 2018: UPERC introduced F&S regulations for wind and solar power generators.
  • 2020: Amendments made to improve the accuracy of forecasting and penalties for deviations.

12. West Bengal (WBERC):

  • 2019: WBERC implemented F&S regulations for renewable energy generators, focusing on grid stability.
  • 2021: Amendments introduced to refine the regulatory framework and improve compliance.

13. Odisha (OERC):

  • 2019: Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) issued F&S regulations for renewable energy generators.
  • 2021: Amendments made to align with CERC regulations and improve forecasting accuracy.

14. Chhattisgarh (CSERC):

  • 2019: CSERC introduced F&S regulations focusing on wind and solar forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments made to align with national standards and improve grid stability.

15. Bihar (BERC):

  • 2019: BERC implemented F&S regulations for renewable energy forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments introduced to align with CERC’s updated DSM regulations.

16. Jharkhand (JSERC):

  • 2019: JSERC issued F&S regulations for renewable energy generators.
  • 2021: Amendments made to strengthen forecasting accuracy and compliance mechanisms.

17. Himachal Pradesh (HPERC):

  • 2019: HPERC implemented F&S regulations for wind and solar power forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments introduced to improve accuracy norms and penalty structures.

18. Assam (AERC):

  • 2019: Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) introduced F&S regulations.
  • 2021: Amendments aligned state regulations with national standards.

19. Uttarakhand (UERC):

  • 2019: UERC issued F&S regulations focusing on renewable energy forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments made to improve accuracy norms and penalty mechanisms.

20. Kerala (KSERC):

  • 2019: KSERC implemented F&S regulations for wind and solar forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments aligned state regulations with CERC’s DSM framework.

21. Goa (GERC):

  • 2019: Goa introduced F&S regulations focusing on renewable energy integration.
  • 2021: Amendments made to improve accuracy and penalty structures.

22. Sikkim (SERC):

  • 2019: Sikkim implemented F&S regulations for wind and solar forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments made to align with national standards.

23. Tripura (TERC):

  • 2019: TERC issued F&S regulations for renewable energy generators.
  • 2021: Amendments made to improve compliance and forecasting accuracy.

24. Meghalaya (MSERC):

  • 2019: MSERC introduced F&S regulations for wind and solar forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments aligned state regulations with CERC’s DSM framework.

25. Manipur (MERC):

  • 2019: MERC implemented F&S regulations for renewable energy forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments made to strengthen accuracy norms and penalties.

26. Nagaland (NERC):

  • 2019: NERC introduced F&S regulations for renewable energy forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments made to improve compliance and grid stability.

27. Mizoram (MSERC):

  • 2019: MSERC issued F&S regulations for renewable energy generators.
  • 2021: Amendments made to align with national standards.

28. Arunachal Pradesh (APERC):

  • 2019: APERC implemented F&S regulations for wind and solar forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments introduced to improve accuracy norms and penalties.

29. Delhi (DERC):

  • 2019: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) introduced F&S regulations for renewable energy generators.
  • 2021: Amendments made to improve compliance and forecasting accuracy.

30. Jammu & Kashmir (JKSERC):

  • 2019: JKSERC issued F&S regulations for renewable energy forecasting.
  • 2021: Amendments aligned state regulations with CERC’s DSM framework.

31. Chandigarh (CREC):

  • 2019: CREC introduced F&S regulations focusing on renewable energy integration.
  • 2021: Amendments made to improve accuracy and penalty structures.

Ongoing Amendments:

  • The 2020-2023 period has seen further amendments and refinements in various states to improve forecasting accuracy and ensure better grid management. Each state's SERC continuously updates its F&S regulations to address challenges as renewable energy capacity increases.

Conclusion:

This timeline reflects the implementation of F&S regulations across Indian states, highlighting the evolution of these regulations over the years. Amendments in each state have primarily focused on improving the accuracy of renewable energy forecasting and aligning with CERC’s Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) framework. The regulations are periodically updated to address the challenges posed by the increasing penetration of renewable energy into the grid.

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