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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms And Conditions For Tariff Determination From Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2009
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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms And Conditions For Tariff Determination From Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2009
Rule THE-CENTRAL-ELECTRICITY-REGULATORY-COMMISSION-TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS-FOR-TARIFF-DETERMINATION-FROM-RENEWABLE-ENERGY-SOURCES-REGULATIONS-2009 of 2009
- Published on 16 September 2009
- Commenced on 16 September 2009
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/500In exercise of powers conferred under section 61 read with section 178(2)(s) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and after previous publication, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following regulations, namely:-1. Short title and commencement
.-(1) These regulations may be called the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2009.2. Definitions and Interpretation
.-(1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,-(a)"Act" means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003);(b)"Auxiliary energy consumption" or "AUX" in relation to a period in case of a generating station means the quantum of energy consumed by auxiliary equipment of the generating station, and transformer losses within the generating station, expressed as a percentage of the sum of gross energy generated at the generator terminals of all the units of the generating station;(c)"Biomass" means wastes produced during agricultural and forestry operations (for example straws and stalks) or produced as a by-product of processing operations of agricultural produce (e.g., husks, shells, deoiled cakes, etc.); wood produced in dedicated energy plantations or recovered from wild bushes/weeds; and the wood waste produced in some industrial operations;(d)"Capital Cost" means the capital cost as defined in regulations 12, 24, 28, 34, 47, 57 and 61;(e)"Commission" means the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission referred to in sub-section (1) of section 76 of the Act;(f)"Conduct of Business Regulations" means the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 1999 as amended from time to time;(g)"Control Period or Review Period" means the period during which the norms for determination of tariff specified in these regulations shall remain valid;(h)"Gross calorific value" or "GCV" in relation to a fuel used in generating station means the heat produced in kCal by complete combustion of one kilogram of solid fuel or one litre of liquid fuel or one standard cubic meter of gaseous fuel, as the case may be;(i)"Gross station heat rate" or "GHR" means the heat energy input in kCal required to generate one kWh of electrical energy at generator terminals of a thermal generating station;(j)"Hybrid Solar Thermal Power Plant" means the solar thermal power plant that uses other forms of energy input sources alongwith solar thermal energy for electricity generation, and wherein not less than 75% of electricity is generated from solar energy component;(k)"Installed capacity" or "IC" means the summation of the name plate capacities of all the units of the generating station or the capacity of the generating station (reckoned at the generator terminals), approved by the Commission from time to time;(l)"Inter-connection Point" shall mean interface point of renewable energy generating facility with the transmission system or distribution system, as the case may be:(a)in relation to wind energy projects and Solar Photovoltaic Projects, inter-connection point shall be line isolater on outgoing feeder on HV side of the pooling sub-station;(b)in relation to small hydro power, biomass power and non fossil fuel based cogeneration power projects and Solar Thermal Power Projects the, inter-connection point shall be line isolator on outgoing feeder on HV side of generator transformer;(m)"MNRE" means the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India;(n)"Non-firm power" means the power generated from renewable sources, the hourly variation of which is dependent upon nature's phenomenon like sun, cloud, wind, etc., that cannot be accurately predicted;(o)"Non-fossil fuel based co-generation" means the process in which more than one form of energy (such as steam and electricity) are produced in a sequential manner by use of biomass provided the project may qualify to be a co-generation project if it fulfils the eligibility criteria as specified in clause (4) of regulation 4;(p)"Operation and maintenance expenses" or "O&M expenses" means the expenditure incurred on operation and maintenance of the project, or part thereof, and includes the expenditure on manpower, repairs, spares, consumables, insurance and overheads;(q)"Project" means a generating station or the evacuation system upto inter-connection point, as the case may be, and in case of a small hydro generating station includes all components of generating facility such as dam, intake water conductor system, power generating station and generating units of the scheme, as apportioned to power generation;(r)"Renewable Energy" means the grid quality electricity generated from renewable energy sources;(s)"Renewable Energy Power Plants" means the power plants other than the conventional power plants generating grid quality electricity from renewable energy sources;(t)"Renewable Energy Sources" means renewable sources such as small hydro, wind, solar including its integration with combined cycle, biomass, bio fuel cogeneration, urban or municipal waste and other such sources as approved by the MNRE;(u)"Small Hydro" means Hydro Power projects with a station capacity up to and including 25 MW;(v)"Solar PV power" means the Solar Photo Voltaic power project that uses sunlight for direct conversion into electricity through Photo Voltaic technology;(w)"Solar Thermal power" means the Solar Thermal power project that uses sunlight for direct conversion into electricity through Concentrated Solar Power technology based on either line focus or point focus principle;(x)"Tariff Period" means the period for which tariff is to be determined by the Commission on the basis of norms specified under these regulations;(y)"Useful Life" in relation to a unit of a generating station including evacuation system shall mean the following duration from the date of commercial operation (COD) of such generation facility, namely:-(a)Wind energy power project - 25 years(b)Biomass power project, non-fossil fuel cogeneration - 20 years(c)Small Hydro Plant - 35 years(d)Solar PV/Solar thermal power plants - 25 years;(z)"Year" means a financial year.3. Scope and extent of application
.-These regulations shall apply in all cases where tariff, for a generating station or a unit thereof based on renewable sources of energy, is to be determined by the Commission under section 62 read with section 79 of the Act:Provided that in cases of wind, small hydro projects, biomass power, non-fossil fuel based cogeneration projects, solar PV and Solar Thermal power projects, these regulations shall apply subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria specified in regulation 4 of these regulations.4. Eligibility Criteria
.-Chapter 1
General Principles
5. Control Period or Review Period
.-The Control Period or Review Period under these regulations shall be of three years, of which the first year shall be the period from the date of notification of these regulations to 31-3-2010:Provided that the benchmark capital cost for Solar PV and Solar thermal projects may be reviewed annually by the Commission:Provided further that the tariff determined as per these regulations for the RE projects commissioned during the Control Period, shall continue to be applicable for the entire duration of the Tariff Period as specified in regulation 6 below:Provided also that the revision in regulations for next Control Period shall be undertaken at least six months prior to the end of the first Control Period and in case regulations for the next Control Period are not notified until commencement of next Control Period, the tariff norms as per these regulations shall continue to remain applicable until notification of the revised regulations subject to adjustments as per revised regulations.6. Tariff Period
.-(1) The Tariff Period for Renewable Energy power projects except in case of Small hydro projects below 5 MW, Solar PV, and Solar thermal power projects shall be thirteen (13) years.7. Project specific tariff
.-(1) Project specific tariff, on case to case basis, shall be determined by the Commission for the following types of projects:(a)Municipal Solid Waste Projects;(b)any other new renewable energy technologies approved by MNRE;(c)the renewable energy projects which have been commissioned before the notification of these regulations but for which no power purchase agreement has been signed until the date of notification of these regulations;(d)Solar PV and Solar Thermal Power projects, if a project developer opts for project specific tariff:Provided that the Commission while determining the project specific tariff for Solar PV and Solar Thermal shall be guided by the provisions of Chapters 8 of these regulations;(e)Hybrid Solar Thermal Power plants;(f)Biomass project other than that based on Rankine Cycle technology application with water cooled condenser.8. Petition and proceedings for determination of tariff
.-(1) The Commission shall determine the generic tariff on the basis of suo motu petition at least six months in advance at the beginning of each year of the Control Period for renewable energy technologies for which norms have been specified under the regulations.9. Tariff Structure
.-(1) The tariff for renewable energy technologies shall be single part tariff consisting of the following fixed cost components:10. Tariff Design
.-(1) The generic tariff shall be determined on levellised basis for the Tariff Period:Provided that for renewable energy technologies having single part tariff with two components, tariff shall be determined on levellised basis considering the year of commissioning of the project for fixed cost component while the fuel cost component shall be specified on year of operation basis.11. Despatch principles for electricity generated from Renewable Energy Sources
.-(1) All renewable energy power plants except for biomass power plants with installed capacity of 10 MW and above, and non-fossil fuel based cogeneration plants shall be treated as "MUST RUN" power plants and shall not be subjected to "merit order despatch" principles.Chapter 2
Financial Principles
12. Capital Cost
.-The norms for the Capital Cost as specified in the subsequent technology specific chapters shall be inclusive of all capital work including plant and machinery, civil work, erection and commissioning, financing and interest during construction, and evacuation infrastructure up to inter-connection point:Provided that for project specific tariff determination, the generating company shall submit the break-up of capital cost items along with its petition in the manner specified under regulation 8.13. Debt Equity Ratio
.-(1) For generic tariff to be determined based on suo motu petition, the debt equity ratio shall be 70 : 30.14. Loan and Finance Charges
.-(1) Loan tenure.-For the purpose of determination of tariff, loan tenure of 10 years shall be considered.15. Depreciation
.-(1) The value base for the purpose of depreciation shall be the Capital Cost of the asset admitted by the Commission. The Salvage value of the asset shall be considered as 10% and depreciation shall be allowed up to maximum of 90% of the Capital Cost of the asset.16. Return on Equity
.-(1) The value base for the equity shall be 30% of the capital cost or actual equity (in case of project specific tariff determination) as determined under regulation 13.17. Interest on Working Capital
.-(1) The working capital requirement in respect of wind energy projects, small hydro power, solar PV and Solar thermal power projects shall be computed in accordance with the following:-Wind Energy/Small Hydro Power/Solar PV/Solar thermal(a)Operation & Maintenance expenses for one month;(b)Receivables equivalent to 2 (Two) months of energy charges for sale of electricity calculated on the normative CUF;(c)Maintenance spare @ 15% of operation and maintenance expenses18. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
.-(1) "Operation and Maintenance or O&M expenses" shall comprise repair and maintenance (R&M), establishment including employee expenses, and administrative and general expenses.19. Rebate
.-(1) For payment of bills of the generating company through letter of credit, a rebate of 2% shall be allowed.20. Late payment surcharge
.-In case the payment of any bill for charges payable under these regulations is delayed beyond a period of 60 days from the date of billing, a late payment surcharge at the rate of 1.25% per month shall be levied by the generating company.21. Sharing of CDM Benefits
.-The proceeds of carbon credit from approved CDM project shall be shared between generating company and concerned beneficiaries in the following manner, namely:-22. Subsidy or incentive by the Central/State Government
.-The Commission shall take into consideration any incentive or subsidy offered by the Central or State Government, including accelerated depreciation benefit if availed by the generating company, for the renewable energy power plants while determining the tariff under these regulations:Provided that the following principles shall be considered for ascertaining income tax benefit on account of accelerated depreciation, if availed, for the purpose of tariff determination:-23. Taxes and Duties
.-Tariff determined under these regulations shall be exclusive of taxes and duties as may be levied by the appropriate Government:Provided that the taxes and duties levied by the appropriate Government shall be allowed as pass through on actual incurred basis.Chapter 3
Technology Specific Parameters For Wind Energy
24. Capital Cost
.-(1) The capital cost for wind energy project shall include Wind turbine generator including its auxiliaries, land cost, site development charges and other civil works, transportation charges, evacuation cost up to inter-connection point, financing charges and IDC.25. Capital Cost Indexation Mechanism
.-The following indexation mechanism shall be applicable in case of wind energy projects for adjustments in capital cost over the Control Period with the changes in Wholesale Price Index for Steel and Electrical Machinery:CC(n) = P&M(n) * (1+F1+F2+F3)P&M(n) = P&M(0) * (1+d(n))d(n) = [a*{(SI(n-1)/SI(0)-1}+{(EI(n-1)/EI(0))-1}]/(a+b)Where,-CC(n) = Capital Cost for nth yearP&M(n) = Plant and Machinery Cost for nthyearP&M(0) = Plant and Machinery Cost for thebase yearNote.- P&M(0) is to computed bydividing the base capital cost (for the first year of the Control Period) by(1+F1+F2+F3),i.e., Rs. 515 Lakh per MW/1.25 = Rs. 412 Lakh per MW.d(n) = Capital Cost escalation factor for year2008. to December 2008.
EI(n-1) = Average WPI Electrical Machinery Indexprevalent for calendar year (n-1) of the Control PeriodEI(0) = Average WPI Electrical and Machinery Index prevalent for calendar year (0) at the beginning of the Control Period, i.e., January 2008 to December 2008a = Constant to be determined by Commission from time totime,(In default it is 0.6), for weight age to Steel Indexb = Constant to be determined by Commission from time totime,(In default if its 0.4), for weight age to Electrical Machinery IndexF1 = Factor for Land and Civil Work (0.08)F2 = Factor for Erection and Commissioning (0.07)F3 = Factor for IDC and Financing Cost (0.10)26. Capacity Utilisation Factor
.-(1) CUF norms for this Control Period shall be as follows:-| Annual Mean Wind Wind Power Density (W /m2) | CUF |
| 200-250 | 20% |
| 250-300 | 23% |
| 300-400 | 27% |
| > 400 | 30% |
27. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
.-(1) Normative O&M expenses for the first year of the Control Period (i.e., FY 2009-10) shall be Rs. 6.50 Lakh per MW.Chapter 4
Technology Specific Parameters For Small Hydro Project
28. Capital Cost
.-(1) The normative capital cost for small hydro projects during first year of Control Period (FY 2009-10) shall be as follows:-| Region | Project Size | Capital Cost(Rs Lakh/MW) |
| Himanchal Pradesh, Uttarkhand and North Eastern States | Below 5 MW5 MW to 25 MW | 700630 |
| Other States | Below 5 MW5 MW to 25 MW | 550500 |
29. Capital Cost Indexation Mechanism
.-The following indexation mechanism shall be applicable in case of small hydro power projects for adjustments in capital cost over the Control Period with the changes in Wholesale Price Index for Steel and Electrical Machinery:CC(n) = P&M(n) * (1+F1+F2+F3)P&M(n) = P&M(0) * (1+d(n))d(n) = [a*{(SI(n-1)/SI(0)-1}+{(EI(n-1)/EI(0))-1}]/(a+b)Where,-CC(n) = Capital Cost for nth yearP&M(n) = Plant and Machinery Cost for nthyearP&M(0) = Plant and Machinery Cost for thebase yearNote.- P&M(0) is to computed bydividing the base capital cost (for the first year of the Control Period) by(1+F1+F2+F3),i.e.| Small Hydro Project | Base CapitalCost (Rs. Lakh/MW) | Factor(1+F1+F2+F3) | P&M(0)`(Rs. Lakh/MW) |
| SHP(< 5 MW) (HP, Uttarakhand, NE States) | 700 | 1.40 | 500 |
| SHP (5-25 MW) (HP, Uttarakhand, NE States) | 630 | 1.40 | 450 |
| SHP (<5 MW) (other States) | 550 | 1.40 | 393 |
| SHP (5-25 MW) (other States) | 500 | 1.40 | 357 |
30. Capacity Utilisation Factor
.-Capacity Utilisation factor for the small hydro projects located in Himanchal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and North Eastern States shall be 45% and for other States, CUF shall be 30%.Explanation.-For the purpose of this regulation normative CUF is net of free power to the home state if any, and any quantum of free power if committed by the developer over and above the normative CUF shall not be factored into the tariff.31. Auxiliary Consumption
.-Normative Auxiliary Consumption for the small hydro projects shall be 1.0%.32. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
.-(1) Normative O&M expenses for the first year of the Control Period (i.e. FY 2009-10) shall be as follows:| Region | Project Size | O&M Expense(Rs Lakh/MW) |
| Himanchal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and North Eastern States | Below 5 MW5 MW to 25 MW | 2115 |
| Other States | Below 5 MW5 MW to 25 MW | 1712 |
Chapter 5
Technology Specific Parameters For Biomass Based Power Projects
33. Technology Aspect
.-The norms for tariff determination specified hereunder are for biomass power projects based on Rankine cycle technology application using water cooled condenser.34. Capital Cost
.-The normative capital cost for the biomass power projects shall be Rs. 450 Lakh/MW (FY 2009-10 during first year of Control Period) and shall be linked to indexation formula as outlined under regulation 35.35. Capital Cost Indexation Mechanism
.-The following indexation mechanism shall be applicable in case of biomass power projects for adjustment in capital cost over the Control Period with the changes in Wholesale Price Index for Steel and Electrical Machinery:CC(n) = P&M(n) * (1+F1+F2+F3P&M(n) = P&M(0) * (1+d(n)d(n) = [a*{(SI(n-1)/SI(0))-1}+b*{(EI(n-1)/EI(0))-1}]/(a+b)Where,-CC(n) = Capital Cost for nth yearP&M(n) = Plant and Machinery Cost for nthyearP&M(0) = Plant and Machinery Cost for the baseyearNote. - P&M(0) is to be computed bydividing the base capital cost (for the first year of the Control Period) by(1+F1+F2+F3), i.e., Rs. 450 Lakh per MW/1.33 =Rs. 338 Lakh per MW.d(n) = Capital Cost escalation factor for year36. Plant Load Factor
.-(1) Threshold Plant Load Factor for determining fixed charge component of Tariff shall be:| 1. | During stabilization: | 60% |
| 2. | During the remaining period of the first year (after stabilization): | 70% |
| 3. | From 2ndyear onwards: | 80% |
37. Auxiliary Consumption
.-The auxiliary power consumption factor shall be 10% for the determination of tariff.38. Station Heat Rate
.-The Station Heat Rate for biomass power projects shall be 3800 kCal/kWh.39. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
.-(1) Normative O&M expenses for the first year of the Control Period (i.e., FY 2009-10) shall be Rs. 20.25 Lakh per MW.40. Fuel Mix
.-(1) The biomass power plant shall be designed in such a way that it uses different types of non-fossil fuels available within the vicinity of biomass power project such as crop residues, agro-industrial residues, forest residues, etc., and other biomass fuels as may be approved by MNRE.41. Use of Fossil Fuel
.-The use of fossil fuels shall be limited to the extent of 15% of total fuel consumption on annual basis.42. Monitoring Mechanism for the use of fossil fuel
.-(1) The Project developer shall furnish a monthly fuel usage statement and monthly fuel procurement statement duly certified by Chartered Accountant to the beneficiary (with a copy to appropriate agency appointed by the Commission for the purpose of monitoring the fossil and non-fossil fuel consumption) for each month, along with the monthly energy bill. The statement shall cover details such as-(a)Quantity of fuel (in tonnes) for each fuel type (biomass fuels and fossil fuels) consumed and procured during the month for power generation purposes,(b)Cumulative quantity (in tonnes) of each fuel type consumed and procured till the end of that month during the year,(c)Actual (gross and net) energy generation (denominated in units) during the month,(d)Cumulative actual (gross and net) energy generation (denominated in units) until the end of that month during the year,(e)Opening fuel stock quantity (in tonnes),(f)Receipt of fuel quantity (in tonnes) at the power plant site, and(g)Closing fuel stock quantity (in tonnes) for each fuel type (biomass fuels and fossil fuels) available at the power plant site.43. Calorific Value
.-The Calorific Value of the biomass fuel used for the purpose of determination of tariff shall be as follows:| State | Calorific Value(kCal/kg) |
| Andhra Pradesh | 3275 |
| Haryana | 3458 |
| Maharashtra | 3611 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3612 |
| Punjab | 3368 |
| Rajasthan | 3689 |
| Tamil Nadu | 3300 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3371 |
| Other States | 3467 |
44. Fuel Cost
.-Biomass fuel price during first year of the Control Period (i.e., FY 2009-10) shall be as presented in the table below and shall be linked to index formulae as specified under regulation 45. Alternatively, for each subsequent year of the Tariff Period, the normative escalation factor of 5% per annum shall be applicable at the option of the biomass project developer.| State | Biomass Price(Rs /MT) |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1301 |
| Haryana | 2168 |
| Maharashtra | 1801 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1299 |
| Punjab | 2092 |
| Rajasthan | 1822 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1823 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1518 |
| Other States | 1797 |
45. Fuel Price Indexation Mechanism
.-(1) In case of biomass power projects, the following indexing mechanism for adjustment of fuel prices for each year of operation will be applicable for determination of applicable variable charge component of tariff, in case developer wishes to opt for indexing mechanism:P(n) = P(n-1) * {a*(WPI(n)/WPI(n-1)+b*(1+IRC)(n-1)+c*(Pd(n)/Pd(n-1))}Where,-P(n) = Price per ton of biomass for the nth yearto e considered for tariff determinationP(n-1) = Price per ton of biomass for the (n-1)thyear to be considered for tariff determination. P1 shall be Biomassprice for FY 2009-10 as specified under regulation 44.a = Factor representing fuel handling costb = Factor representing fuel costc = Factor representing transportation costIRC(n-1) = Average Annual Inflation Rate forindexed energy charge component in case of captive coal mine source (in %) tobe applicable for (n-1)th year, as may be specified by CERC for"Payment purpose" as per competitive Bidding GuidelinesPdn = Weighted average price of HSD for nth year.Pdn-1 = Weighted average price of HSD for (n-1)thyear.WPIn = Whole sale price index for the month of April of nth yearWPIn-1 = Wholesale price index for month of Aprilof (n-1)th year.Where a, b & c will be specified by the Commission fromtime to time. In default, these factors shall be 0.2, 0.6 & 0.2respectively.| VC1= | Station Heat Rate(SHR) | x | 1 | x | P1 |
| Gross Calorific Value (GCV) | (1-Aux Consum.Factor) | 1000 |
Chapter 6
Technology Specific Parameters For Non-Fossil Fuel Based Cogeneration Projects
46. Technology Aspect
.-A project shall qualify as a non-fossil fuel based Co-generation project, if it is in accordance with the eligibility criteria as specified under regulation 4(4).47. Capital Cost
.-The normative capital cost for the non-fossil fuel based cogeneration projects shall be Rs. 445 Lakh/MW for the first year of Control Period (i.e. FY 2009-10), and shall be linked to indexation formula as outlined under regulation 48.48. Capital Cost Indexation Mechanism
.-The following indexation mechanism shall be applicable in case of non-fossil fuel based cogeneration projects for adjustments in capital cost with the changes in Wholesale Price Index for Steel and Electrical Machinery:CC(n) = P&M(n) * (1+F1+F2+F3)P&M(n) = P&M(0) * (1+d(n))D(n) = [a*{(SI(n-1)/SI(0))-1}+ b*{(EI(n-1)/EI(0))-1}]/(a+b)Where,-CC(n) = Capital Cost for nth yearP&M(n) = Plant and Machinery Cost for nthyearNote. - P&M is to be computed by dividing thebase capital cost (for the first year of the Control Period) by (1+F1+F2+F3), i.e., Rs. 445 Lakh per MW/1.33 = Rs. 335 Lakh per MW.d(n) = Capital Cost escalation factor for year49. Plant Load Factor
.-(1) For the purpose of determining fixed charge, the plant load factor for nonfossil fuel based cogeneration projects shall be computed on the basis of plant availability for number of operating days considering operations during crushing season and off-season as specified under clause (2) below and load factor of 92%.| State | Operating Days | Plant Load Factor(%) |
| Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh | 120 days (crushing)+60 days (off-season)=180 daysOperating days | 45% |
| Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra | 180 days (crushing)+60 days (off-season)=240 daysOperating days | 60% |
| Other States | 150 days (crushing)+60 days(off-season)=210 daysOperating days | 53% |
50. Auxiliary Consumption
.-The auxiliary power consumption factor shall be 8.5% for the computation of tariff.51. Station Heat Rate
.-The Station Heat Rate of 3600 kCal/kWh for power generation component alone shall be considered for computation of tariff for non-fossil fuel based Cogeneration projects.52. Calorific Value
.-The Gross Calorific Value for Bagasse shall be considered as 2250 kCal/kg. For the use of biomass fuels other than bagasse , calorific value as specified under regulation 43 shall be applicable.53. Fuel Cost
.-(1) The price of Bagasse shall be as specified in the table below and shall be linked to index formulae as outlined under regulation 54. Alternatively, for each subsequent year of the Control Period, the normative escalation factor of 5% per annum shall be applicable at the option of the project developer.| State | Bagassse Price(Rs./MT) |
| Andhra Pradesh | 899 |
| Haryana | 1411 |
| Maharashtra | 1123 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 809 |
| Punjab | 1398 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1243 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1013 |
| Other States | 1163 |
54. Fuel Price Indexation Mechanism
.-(1) In case of non-fossil fuel based cogeneration projects, the following indexing mechanism for adjustment of fuel prices for each year of operation will be applicable for determination of applicable variable charge component of tariff, in case developer wishes to opt for indexing mechanism:P(n) = P(n-1) * {a*(WPI(n)/WPI(n-1))+b*(1+IRC)(n-1)+c*(pd(n)/pd(n-1)}Where,-P(n) = Price per ton of Bagasse for the nthyear to be considered for tariff determinationP(n-1) = Price per ton of Bagasse for the (n-1)thyear to be considered for tariff determination. P1 shall be Biomassprice for FY 2009-10 as specified under regulation 55.a = Factor representing fuel handling costb = Factor representing fuel costc = Factor representing transportation costIRC(n-1) = Average Annual Inflation Rate forindexed energy charge component in case of captive coal mine source (in %) tobe applicable for (n-1)th year, as may be specified by CERC for"Payment purpose" as per Completive Bidding GuidelinesPdn = Weighted average price of HSD for nth year.Pdn-1 = Weighted average price of HSD for (n-1)thyear.WPIn = Whole sale price index for the month of April of nth yearWPIn-1 = Wholesale price index for month of Aprilof (n-1)th year.Where a, b & c will be specified by the Commission fromtime to time. I default, these factors shall be 0.2, 0.6 & 0.2respectively.| VC1= | Station Heat Rate(SHR) | x | 1 | x | P1 |
| Gross Calorific Value (GCV) | (1-Aux Consum.Factor) | 1000 |
55. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
.-(1) Normative O&M expenses during first year of the Control Period (i.e. FY 2009-10) shall be Rs. 13.35 Lakh per MW.Chapter 7
Technology Specific Parameters For Solar Pv Power Project
56. Technology Aspects
.-Norms for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power under these regulations shall be applicable for grid connected PV systems that directly convert solar energy into electricity and are based on the technologies such as crystalline silicon or thin film, etc., as may be approved by MNRE.57. Capital Cost
.-The normative capital cost for setting up Solar Photovoltaic Power Project shall be Rs. 1700 Lakh/MW for FY 2009-10:Provided that the Commission may deviate from above norm in case of project specific tariff determination in pursuance of regulation 7 and regulation 8.58. Capacity Utilisation Factor
.-The Capacity utilisation factor for Solar PV project shall be 19%:Provided that the Commission may deviate from above norm in case of project specific tariff determination in pursuance of regulation 7 and regulation 8.59. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
.-(1) The O&M Expenses shall be Rs. 9 Lakhs/MW for the 1st year of operation.Chapter 8
Technology Specific Parameters For Solar Thermal Power Project
60. Technology Aspects
.-Norms for Solar thermal power under these regulations shall be applicable for Concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, viz., line focusing or point focusing, as may be approved by MNRE, and uses direct sunlight, concentrating it several times to reach higher energy densities and thus higher temperatures whereby the heat generated is used to operate a conventional power cycle to generate electricity.61. Capital Cost
.-The normative capital cost for setting up Solar Thermal Power Project shall be Rs. 1300 Lakh/MW for FY 2009-10:Provided that the Commission may deviate from the above norm in case of project specific tariff determination in pursuance of regulation 7 and regulation 8.62. Capacity Utilisation Factor
.-The Capacity utilisation factor shall be 23%:Provided that the Commission may deviate from the above norm in case of project specific tariff determination in pursuance of regulation 7 and regulation 8.63. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
.-(1) The O&M Expenses shall be Rs 13 Lakhs/MW for 1st year operation.64. Auxiliary Consumption
.-The auxiliary consumption factor shall be 10%:Provided that the Commission may deviate from the above norm in case of project specific tariff determination in pursuance of regulation 7 and regulation 8.Chapter 9
Miscellaneous
65. Deviation from norms
.-Tariff for sale of electricity by the generating company may also be determined in deviation from the norms specified in these regulations subject to the conditions that the levellised tariff over the useful life of the project on the basis of the norms in deviation does not exceed the levellised tariff calculated on the basis of the norms specified in these regulations:Provided that the reasons for deviation from the norms specified under these regulations shall be recorded in writing.66. Power to Relax
.-The Commission may by general or special order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, and after giving an opportunity of hearing to the parties likely to be affected may relax any of the provisions of these regulations on its own motion or on an application made before it by an interested person.FORM-1.1Form Template For (Wind Power Or Small Hydro Project Or Solar Pv/solar Thermal)| S. No. | AssumptionHead | Sub-Head | Sub-Head (2) | Unit | Parametervalues |
| 1 | Power Generation | ||||
| Capacity | |||||
| Installed Power Generation Capacity | MW | ||||
| Capacity Utilization Factor | % | ||||
| Commercial Operation Date | mm/yyyy | ||||
| Useful Life | Years | ||||
| 2 | Project Cost | Capital Cost/MW | Normative Capital Cost | Rs. Lakh/MW | |
| Capital Cost | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| Capital subsidy, if any | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| Net Capital Cost | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| 3 | Financial Assumptions | ||||
| Tariff Period | Years | ||||
| Debt: Equity | |||||
| Debt | % | ||||
| Equity | % | ||||
| Total Debt Amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Total Equity Amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Debt component | |||||
| Loan Amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Moratorium Period | Year Rs. | ||||
| Repayment Period (incld Moratorium) | Year Rs. | ||||
| Interest Rate | % | ||||
| Equity component | |||||
| Equity amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Return on Equity for first 10 yea Rs. | % p.a. | ||||
| Return on Equity 11th year onwards | % p.a. | ||||
| Discount Rate | % | ||||
| Depreciation | |||||
| Depreciation Rate for first 12 yea Rs. | % | ||||
| Depreciation Rate 13th year onwards | % | ||||
| Incentives | Generation Based Incentives, if any | Rs. L p.a. | |||
| Period for GBI | Year Rs. | ||||
| 4 | Operation & Maintenance | ||||
| Normative O&M expense | Rs. Lakh/MW | ||||
| O&M expense per annum | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| Escalation factor for O&M expense | % | ||||
| 5 | Working Capital | ||||
| O&M expense Months | |||||
| Maintenance Spare(% of O&M exepenses) | % | ||||
| Receivables | Months | ||||
| Interest on Working Capital | % p.a. |
| S. No. | Assumption Head | Sub-Head | Sub-Head (2) | Unit | Parameter values |
| 1 | Power Generation | Capacity | |||
| Installed Power Generation Capacity | MW | ||||
| Auxiliary Consumption factor | % | ||||
| PLF (during stabilisation upto 6 months) | % | ||||
| PLF (during 1st yr after stabilisation) | % | ||||
| PLF (2nd yr onwards) | % | ||||
| Commercial Operation Date | mm/yyyy | ||||
| Useful Life | Years | ||||
| 2 | Project Cost | ||||
| Capital Cost/MW | Normative Capital Cost | Rs. Lakh/MW | |||
| Capital Cost | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| Capital subsidy, if any | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| Net Capital Cost | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| 3 | Financial Assumptions | ||||
| Tariff Period | Years | ||||
| Debt: Equity | |||||
| Debt | % | ||||
| Equity | % | ||||
| Total Debt Amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Total Equity Amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Debt component | |||||
| Loan Amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Moratorium Period | years | ||||
| Repayment Period (incld Moratorium) | years | ||||
| Interest Rate | % | ||||
| Equity component | |||||
| Equity amount | Rs. Lacs | ||||
| Return on Equity for first 10 years | % p.a | ||||
| Return on Equity 11th year onwards | % p.a | ||||
| Discount Rate | % | ||||
| Depreciation | |||||
| Depreciation Rate for first 12 years | % | ||||
| Depreciation Rate 13th year onwards | % | ||||
| Incentives | Generation Based Incentives, if any | Rs. L p.a. | |||
| Period for GBI | Years | ||||
| 4 | Operation & Maintenance | ||||
| Normative O&M expense | Rs. Lakh/MW | ||||
| O&M expense per annum | Rs. Lakh | ||||
| Escalation factor for O&M expense | % | ||||
| 5 | Working Capital | ||||
| O&M expense | Months | ||||
| Maintenance Spare(% of O&M expenses) | % | ||||
| Receivables | Months | ||||
| Biomass stock | Months | ||||
| Interest on Working Capital | % p.a. | ||||
| 6 | Fuel related assumptions | ||||
| Station Heat Rate | during stabilisation | kcal/kWh | |||
| post stabilisation | kcal/kWh | ||||
| Fuel types & mix | Biomass fuel type -1 | % | |||
| Biomass fuel type -2 | % | ||||
| fossil Fuel (coal) | % | ||||
| GCV of Biomass fuel type -1 | kCal/kg | ||||
| GCV of Biomass fuel type -2 | kCal/kg | ||||
| GCV of fossil Fuel (coal) | kCal/kg | ||||
| Biomass Price (fuel type -1) : yr-1 | Rs/MT | ||||
| Biomass Price (fuel type -2) : yr-1 | Rs/MT | ||||
| Fossil fuel price (coal) : yr-1 | Rs/MT | ||||
| Fuel price escalation factor | % p.a. |
| Units Generation | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7Yr-8 Yr-9 Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20Yr-21 Yr-22 Yr-23 Yr-24 |
| Installed Capacity | MW | |
| Net Generation | MU | |
| Tariff Components (Fixed charge) | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7 Yr-8 Yr-9Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20 Yr-21 Yr-22Yr-23 Yr-24 |
| O&M Expenses | RsLakh | |
| Depreciation | RsLakh | |
| Interest on term loan | RsLakh | |
| Interest on working Capital | RsLakh | |
| Return on Equity | RsLakh | |
| Total Fixed Cost | RsLakh | |
| Per Unit Tariff components | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7 Yr-8 Yr-9Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20 Yr-21 Yr-22Yr-23 Yr-24 |
| PU O&M Expenses | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Depreciation | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Interest on term loan | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Interest on working Capital | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Return on Equity | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Tariff Components | Rs/kWh | |
| LevellisedTariff | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7 Yr-8 Yr-9Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20 Yr-21 Yr-22Yr-23 Yr-24 |
| Discount Factors | ||
| Discounted Tariff components | Rs/kWh | |
| LevellisedTariff | Rs/kWh |
| Units Generation | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7Yr-8 Yr-9 Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20Yr-21 Yr-22 Yr-23 Yr-24 Yr-25 |
| Installed Capacity | MW | |
| Net Generation | MU | |
| Tariff Components (Fixed charge) | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7Yr-8 Yr-9 Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20Yr-21 Yr-22 Yr-23 Yr-24 Yr-25 |
| O&M Expenses | RsLakh | |
| Depreciation | RsLakh | |
| Interest on term loan | RsLakh | |
| Interest on working Capital | RsLakh | |
| Return on Equity | RsLakh | |
| Total Fixed Cost | RsLakh | |
| Tariff Components (Variable charge) | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7Yr-8 Yr-9 Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20Yr-21 Yr-22 Yr-23 Yr-24 Yr-25 |
| Biomass fuel type-1 | RsLakh | |
| Biomass fuel type-2 | RsLakh | |
| Fossil fuel (coal) | RsLakh | |
| Sub-total (Fuel Costs) | RsLakh | |
| Fuel cost allocable to power | % | |
| Total Fuel Costs | RsLakh | |
| Per Unit Tariff components (fixed) | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7Yr-8 Yr-9 Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20Yr-21 Yr-22 Yr-23 Yr-24 Yr-25 |
| PU O&M Expenses | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Depreciation | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Interest on term loan | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Interest on working Capital | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Return on Equity | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Tariff Components (Fixed) | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Tariff Components (Variable) | Rs/kWh | |
| PU Tariff Components (Total) | Rs/kWh | |
| LevellisedTariff | Unit | Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5 Yr-6 Yr-7Yr-8 Yr-9 Yr-10 Yr-11 Yr-12 Yr-13 Yr-14 Yr-15 Yr-16 Yr-17 Yr-18 Yr-19 Yr-20Yr-21 Yr-22 Yr-23 Yr-24 Yr-25 |
| Discount Factors | ||
| Discounted Tariff components (fixed) | Rs/kWh | |
| Discounted Tariff components(variable) | Rs/kWh | |
| Discounted Tariff components (total) | Rs/kWh | |
| LevellisedTariff (fixed) | Rs/kWh | |
| LevellisedTariff (variable) | Rs/kWh | |
| LevellisedTariff (total) | Rs/kWh |