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Karnataka Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Guide

Karnataka features major solar parks such as Pavagada alongside extensive wind capacity in Chitradurga and Gadag. KERC deviation rules enforce structured revision discipline.

Last reviewed: 12 Aug 2026
Reviewer: Mohit Kumar Singh
Order: 2022 (01 Nov 2022)

SLDC Submission & Revision Windows — Karnataka

Karnataka SLDC (KPTCL)
Day-Ahead Deadline
10:00 AM day-ahead
Intra-Day Revisions
Up to 16 Revisions
Gate Closure Lead
6 Blocks (1.5 Hours)

Standard 6-block advance notice for all intra-day schedule modifications.

Applicable Deviation Penalty Slabs

Under KERC (Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation Settlement Mechanism for Wind and Solar Generators) Regulations, the following deviation penalty schedule is enforced per 15-minute time block:

Deviation BandRegulatory Penalty RuleSettlement Multiplier
0% – 10%Within tolerance band: Nil penaltyNil
10% – 20%10% to 20% deviation: 10% of PPA Tariff≈ ₹0.30/kWh
20% – 30%20% to 30% deviation: 20% of PPA Tariff≈ ₹0.60/kWh
30% – Above 30%>30% deviation: 30% of PPA Tariff≈ ₹0.90/kWh

Pavagada Solar Park & Wind Corridors in Karnataka

Pavagada Solar Park operates as an ultra-mega solar complex with dozens of independent developers evacuating through common PGCIL pooling stations. Coordinating with the Lead QCA is essential to avoid pooling penalty allocations.

During monsoon season, localized cloud movement across the Deccan plateau introduces steep intra-hour generation fluctuations.

Common Operational Failure Modes
  • •Sudden monsoon cloud cover passing over Pavagada basin.
Local Grid Nuances
  • •Pooling substation aggregation accounting.

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Other State DSM Guides

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This guide is general information based on public regulatory orders and does not constitute formal legal counsel.