electricity regulatory commissions (sercs) specify
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In pursuance of the Electricity Act, 2003, the State
Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) specify
obligations to purchase energy from renewable energy
(RE) sources for the obligated entities (OEs) defined as
Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). The State Nodal
Agencies (SNAs) are entrusted with the responsibility of
monitoring and reporting the RPO compliance of all the
OEs, i.e., distribution companies (DISCOMs), captive
power producers (CPPs), and open access (OA)
consumers. However, RPO enforcement has been weak
due to lack of an efficient framework for RPO compliance
monitoring and reporting.
The U.S.-India bilateral Partnership to Advance Clean
Energy - Deployment (PACE-D) Technical Assistance (TA)
Program developed a RPO compliance monitoring and
reporting web tool for Rajasthan in 2017. The tool, that
can be accessed from http://energy.rajasthan.gov.in/rrecl,
provides an online platform for all OEs in Rajasthan to
submit their RPO compliance.
Introduction
The RPO compliance monitoring web tool is crucial to ensure that:
• RPO targets are met.
• Compliance monitoring and reporting is undertaken in a timely manner.
• Non-compliance is brought to the notice of regulators.
Need of RPO Web Tool
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E-MailServices
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SystemSecurity
Reports
Regularupdation of
consumptiondata by OEs
Smooth M&VProtocol andInformationExchange
Allowusers to
interact ona commonplatform
RPO Web ToolCost optimal solution for all stakeholders
Easy to operate by all users
After successful implementation of the web tool in
Rajasthan, the Program demonstrated the features of the sttool to the Forum of Regulators (FOR) during the 51
meeting. The Forum acknowledged the importance of the
tool and referred the RPO web tool activity to the FOR's
Technical Committee for development of standard
“Implementation of Framework on RPO Compliance
Monitoring and Reporting at the State Level”. The
Technical Committee emphasized the need and adoption
of RPO web tool by all states, which would ensure a
systematic database of information on RPO compliance by
OEs across India. Subsequently the Program, under the
guidance of the FOR's Technical Committee, developed
the Generic RPO web tool. This tool, when adopted by
additional states, will help in removing the regulatory
ambiguity surrounding RPO compliance by various OEs,
and ensure effective RPO compliance management.
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Implementing/Host Agency
Obligated Entities
SNA
Verifiers
SERC
Master Administrator, set up the tool as per the State’s RPO regulations
Entities, including OA, CPP, and DISCOM, mandated to comply RPO underthe existing/current regulations of the State
Monitor the RPO compliance submitted by the OEs
Check and verify the documents submitted by the OEs
Review the submitted report in regards to check RPO compliance by the OEs,as well as by the State as a whole.
Target Audience
Admin interface: The web tool provides an admin interface for incorporating new systems, rules, and
other necessary changes. This feature is accessible to the implementing agency of the State.
Registration process: Users can register in the web tool and choose a username and password, which
are completely secure.
Multi - user login: The web tool has the facility to create multi-user login credentials. It also facilitates
two-step verification process by providing access to users depending upon the roles and responsibilities.
Regular updation of data: Users can regularly update their energy consumption, generation,
procurement, and other information in multiple predefined web formats.
Alerts: Users will receive alert through the system after the verification, approval and rejection of their
documents.
Email services: The web tool is featured with services such mass mails, composing a mail, routine
notifications, etc.
Scalable system for future: The web tool has the facility for future update, new process
implementation, and addition of new features.
Classification of data: The web tool classifies the information as per requirement of the user so that
user can recieve customized output.
Report generation: The web tool has the facility to generate multi-type reports as per the requirement
of the user.
Export data: The information from the web tool can be exported through user friendly formats i.e. PDF
and Excel formats.
Key Features of the RPO Web Tool
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Process Flow Chart for the RPO Web Tool: Step-wise Activity
Registration (DISCOM/OA/CPP)
Verification by State Agency
Update ofRenewable
EnergyPurchased/Generated
Step 2
Update ofConventional
PowerPurchased/Generated
Step 1
Update ofREC
Purchased/Self Retained
Step 3
Verification of Documents/Contracts by Verifiers
Calculation of RPO
Total Conventional Energy Procured - (Total Renewable Energy Procured + REC Procured/REC Self-Retained)
Submission of Compliance Report
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1. Constitution of Working Group
2. Analysis of regulatory framework and processes adopted by the State
3. Development of Standard Forms and Formats for data recording
4. Development of manuals and technical documents
5. Development of RPO Web Tool
6. Migration and web hosting requirements
7. Training programs for officials of SNAs, SERCs, and OEs
8. AMC support for the RPO Web Tool
PACE-D TA Program Support to Set up RPO Web Tool in the State
RPO Compliance Monitoring and Reporting at the State Level
RPOReporting
Cell
Cell Structure, Role andResponsibilities of Stakeholders, etc.
Forms &FormatDesign
Formats for RPO datasubmission from OEs
RPO information manual for OEs, URS Document, Web HostingRequirements, etc.
Protocol for DataCollection & M&V,
Process for OEs, etc.
RPO InformationManual for OEs,
ComplianceReporting to
SERC
Quarter/Annual Reportingby OEs and monitoring byimplementing agency.
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Protocol for data collection and M&V,Process for OE (CPP/OA) registration,List of OEs.
RPO compliance report generatedthrough tool will be submitted to SERC .
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Developmentof a Web Tool5
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Installation Architecture for RPO Web Tool
The RPO web tool application includes database structure and services which will be available on the central web server.
The complete application system will be provided to the Implementing Agencies. Subsequently, it will be required to
install the database into their database server (owned or contracted) and the application into their application server.
Installation Architecture
Download Database Serviceand Application
State Server
Deploy withnecessary setup
State Agency
ApplicationServer
StateObligated
Users
Install the application
DatabaseServer
Application Stored inthe Central Location
Software Requirement
• Application Architecture: MVC
• Framework: .NET
• Service: ASP.NET Web API
• Web Server: Internet Information
Server (IIS)
• Database Platform: PostgreSQL
Presentation TierView, HTML, XML, and JS
Data TierWeb API PostgreSQL
Database
Front End: C# .Net (MVC),iQuery, JavaScript, BootstrapTemplateBack End: Web API (C#),RDBMS (PostgreSQL)
Microsoft ASP .net MVC
Business TierController, Model, and Class Library
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The Dashboard for OEs in the RPO web tool provides an updated status of energy procured, RPO target and status of
fulfillment.
User Experience
Dashboard Page
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Dashboard
Obligated En��es
Reports
References
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1. Principal Regulations - Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2010 dated May26, 2010
2. Application of procurement of energy from renewable sources to captive and open access users (Notification No. 2 of 2015) dated July 1, 2015
Date Regulatory Orders
07/01/2015
R P O C S
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Total Conven�onal Energy Procurement (MUs) Renewable Energy Procurement (MUs) REC Purchased + REC Self-Ratained (MWh)
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Target (MUs) Total Renewable Energy Procurement (MUs) Surplus (MUs)
0 10.04 10.04
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2. Details for energy generator - After registration, the users fill the details of the energy generator from whom energy
will be procured and provide the details of the supporting documents.
3. Details for energy contract - Post selection of vendor, the user will fill the details of energy contract and submit the
same to the verifier.
1. Register - OEs create login through registration. It is one-time process. The data filled by OEs checked by the State
Nodal Agency (SNA) of the State.
Page for addition of details of energy contract
Stepwise approach of submission of information in the tool
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Registration Page
User Registra�on
FORUM OF REGULATORS
Provide your details
Register As*
District*
Admin First Name*
Email ID*
Admin User Name*
Company Logo*
Back to Login
Company Name*
Contracted Load (MW)*
Admin Last Name *
Phone Number*
Password (MW)*
Confirm Password*
– Select –
Select Registra�on Type
Provide District Name
Provide First Name
Provide Email ID
Provide User Name
Provide your Company Name
Provide Contracted Load
Provide Last Name
Provide Phone Number
Provide Password
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Contract No*
Meter No*
Sub Sta�on*
Installed Capacity*(MW)
Consumer No*
Voltage Level (kV)
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Contract Periods
4. Verification of data - Verifiers verify the submitted data and OEs will be allowed to fill their energy consumption
details in the tool.
5. Details of energy consumption - OEs update the energy procured from conventional or renewable sources on
monthly basis along with the supported document. The state agency will verify the data based on the document
submitted/uploaded by the OE. The OE can also update the purchased and self-retained REC in the web tool.
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6. Compliance Reporting - After submitting the step wise details, the compliance report can be generated by OEs on
monthly/quarterly/annual format, and submitted for RPO compliance monitoring purpose. The report can be
downloadable in nature.
Compliance Report
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Month* MayQuarter* – All --
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