The proposal for “renewable energy and related matters” issued by the Commission for Electricity Regulation in Kerala (KSERC) emphasizes energy storage systems in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry in Kerala.
Among other things, the proposal introduces virtual network measurements (VNM) and the GRNM network (GNM) measuring together with the current measurement options and invoicing for prosumery. It also has provisions for virtual power plants (VPP), which allow manufacturers of renewable energy sources, including small roof solar plants and storage service providers, trading on the energy market through the aggregator, and peer-to-peer trading (P2P), where the persecutors can engage in energy trading through the online P2P P2P platform.
The Regulation on the KSERC proposal (renewable energy and related matters), 2025, is based on the recommendations of the discussion document of the hovering commission headed by TK Jose, a few months ago and feedback from the parties.
Storage of excess energy
If in the early stages of politicians and regulations, pressure to support renewable energy consumption has now been added, storage systems are now added, be it battery storage systems (BESS) or drawn storage projects (PSP). The reason is the growing need to store excess energy generated during the day, especially from solar power plants, which can then be used to satisfy high demand within hours in the highest consumption.
Regarding the measurement of the virtual network and the group measurement, the proposal notes that “will strengthen accessibility for community and institutional solar projects. These frames will allow more consumers to benefit from a single solar installation and increase the participation in energy acceptance”.
In existing measuring and billing systems, this proposal notes that all consumers/prosperous charging within agriculture, domestic and industrial tariffs can opt for net measurement, pure billing and gross measurement, are subject to conditions.
Techno vehicle on the network
This concept also determines the requirements and eligibility criteria for the vehicle technology (V2G), which enable the export of electricity stored in electric vehicles to the grid during the top hours. The proposal also requires the introduction of a special tariff for use (by) to support V2G participation and offer incentives for energy exports during the period of demand.
The Commission has stated that it will complete the regulations available on their website, to the arrangement of a public hearing and obtain feedback from the parties. The hearing date will be announced at the right time.
Published – May 30, 2025 21:00
