V.D. Satheesan Calls for Withdrawal of Draft Renewable Energy Regulations

Quick Summary

• Issue Raised: Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, V.D.Satheesan, demanded the withdrawal of draft renewable energy regulations.
• Draft Proposals Critiqued:

– Mandating three-phase inverters for renewable energy installations with capacity over 3 kW.
– Hybrid inverter requirements with minimum 30% storage for solar plants up to 5 kW.
– Imposition of a ₹1 grid support charge.

• Consequences Predicted: Satheesan stated these measures could lead to a shutdown of solar power plants across Kerala.
• Stakeholder Reactions:

– The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) supports the draft proposals.
– prosumers,vendors,and other stakeholders criticized them as regressive toward Kerala’s growing renewable energy sector.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The demands by V.D. Satheesan reflect concerns among prosumers and stakeholders about how regulatory changes could impact the economics and viability of small-scale renewable projects. While the draft regulations aim at addressing technical capacity and cost-sharing through measures like grid charges and inverter specifications, critics argue these provisions may deter residential scaling of solar installations due to added financial burdens.

Kerala has been increasingly prioritizing its shift toward renewables amid global climate commitments; hence any policy perceived as restrictive risks slowing this momentum. Balancing technical efficiency with affordability will likely emerge as central in ongoing public hearings before finalizing these regulations.Read more: Indian Express Article