What are the components of Bulk Electricity tariff of Hydro Plants?
Hydro tariff means Annual Fixed Charges (AFC) in respect of each Hydro Generating Stations which is determined by the appropriate Regulatory Electricity Commission. The components of AFC are: 1. Interest on Loan Capital 2. Depreciation & Advanced Against Depreciation 3. Return on Equity 4. Operation and Maintenance expenses 5. Interest on Working Capital. The AFC is recovered in the form of Capacity and Primary Energy Charges.