PM to monitor sweeping reforms-IX: Blended renewable energy-gas based power tariffs soon
Jun 29: To take care of peaking load problems with the advent of renewable energy, the government will encourage flexibility in coal fired power plants 8But more importantly, it is looking to to stranded gas-based capacity, and the idea is to endeavor to deploy these capacities. 8One option that is being explored is only to contract future renewable power blended with balancing capacity so as to provide steady supply. 8As the cost of wind and solar-based power has come down, blending the same with even LNG based balancing supply could be supported under the existing financial support schemes of state electricity boards and state governments. Click on Reports for more