MP Notifies New Renewable Norms, Tightens RPO Compliance Framework

(MENAFN- KNN India) Bhopal, Apr 25 (KNN) The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified the fifth amendment to its 2021 renewable energy regulations, introducing stricter compliance norms and an enhanced trajectory for renewable energy adoption across Madhya Pradesh.

The amendment, effective from the date of publication in the state gazette, focuses on revising Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and strengthening monitoring mechanisms for obligated entities, including discoms, open access consumers and captive users.

Higher RPO targets till 2030
Under the revised framework, the total RPO target will increase progressively from 29.91 percent in FY2024-25 to 43.33 percent by FY2029-30, signalling a significant push towards clean energy adoption.

The targets are divided into four segments, wind energy, hydro energy, distributed renewable energy (DRE) and other renewable sources.

Wind and hydro obligations must be met through projects commissioned after March 31, 2024. For hydro, imported power and free allocations to the state will also be eligible.

Focus on distributed renewable energy
Distributed renewable energy has been defined as projects up to 10 MW capacity, including rooftop solar, net metering and behind-the-meter installations.

While wind, hydro and other renewable categories are fungible, allowing surplus in one to offset deficits in another, DRE has stricter rules. Any surplus from DRE can be used to meet other targets, but shortfalls cannot be compensated through other categories.

Multiple compliance options
Entities can meet their RPO obligations through direct consumption of renewable energy, purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and payment of a buyout price determined by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Notably, 75 percent of funds collected through the buyout mechanism will be transferred to the State Energy Conservation Fund to support renewable energy and storage initiatives.

Stronger monitoring and enforcement
The amendment assigns a larger compliance role to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, which will monitor progress and submit periodic reports.

Obligated entities must provide certified annual energy data within prescribed timelines. Non-compliance or inaccurate reporting could attract penalties under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

The revised regulations reflect a stronger policy push by the state to accelerate renewable energy adoption while ensuring stricter enforcement and transparency, aligning with broader national clean energy and decarbonisation goals.

(KNN Bureau)

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