In a move aimed at supporting grid stability as renewable energy penetration increases, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a final order on compensation for part-load operation for thermal power generating stations below normative levels. The Commission ruled that thermal generating stations whose tariffs are determined under Section 62 or Section 63 of the Electricity Act will be compensated for degradation of station heat rate and auxiliary energy consumption, and consumption of additional secondary fuel oil due to loading below the normative plant availability factor.
