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Section 49 in The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms And Conditions For Tariff Determination From Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2009
49. 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% |