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CERC

Also called: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

In one line

India's central regulator setting tariffs, grid codes, and ancillary services rules for interstate electricity.

What it means

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is India's central regulator for interstate transmission, wholesale electricity markets, and grid services. CERC's 2026 Ancillary Services Regulation opened revenue stacking for BESS resources by allowing simultaneous energy, primary, and secondary reserve participation.

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