MERC Grants Relief To Wind Company Due To Force Majeure Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest order, provided relief to Clean Wind Power (Bhavnagar), a subsidiary of Hero Wind Energy Private Limited (Hero). This case highlights the importance for renewable energy developers to carefully draft contracts, anticipate potential disruptions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to mitigate risks. In its order, MERC […] Read more
APTEL Order Adds Clarity On Treating Open Access Demand By Grid Operators Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week that will add a dash of clarity on how discoms treat demand from open access customers, the APTEL bench has ruled to set aside an order from MSEDCL where it had denied the open access quantum to a group of customers of Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited. MSEDCL had lost […] Read more
APTEL Rules Against Transferability of Banked Energy Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) delivered a key judgement on the transfer of banked wind energy between two projects belonging to the same firm. The case was filed by steel maker Maharashtra Seamless Limited versus the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., Maharashtra Energy Development […] Read more
MERC Asks MSEDCL To Pay Delay Charges To Wind Power Firms Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered MSEDCL to pay delayed payment charges and penalty to the small wind power generators for delayed payments. The order came to light after a group of small wind power generators approached the state power regulator complaining about delayed payment from MSEDCL and defiance of earlier order of […] Read more
MERC Declines To Give Relief To EESL Over ‘Change of Law’ Claim Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order declined any relief to the Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). The case was related to the petition of the government entity, seeking compensation of Rs 27 crore. EESL sought this amount due to the rise of taxations on solar equipment during the developmental phase of […] Read more
MERC Orders Increase In Licence Fees For Maharashtra Discoms Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has now decided to increase the annual licence fees for discoms, paid to the state power regulator. These charges are paid by the state discoms under the MERC (Fees and Charges) Regulations. The state power commission passed the order after hearing the arguments of the stakeholders on the matter, […] Read more
MERC Declines MSEDCL’s Plea To Not Allow Virtual Net Meters Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest notification decided to stick to its plan to roll out the facility of virtual net-metering for residential consumers especially living in multi-storeyed buildings. The state power regulator in its discussion on a draft regulation on the issue ruled out the pleas of the Maharashtra discom and […] Read more
MERC New Regulation Sets 7% Flexible Demand Target For Next Five Years Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Given the evolving context of generation profiles from various types of generation plants, including those behind the meters (within consumer premises), and the significant emphasis on solarizing agricultural feeders and households, it is now imperative to view demand-side management as an opportunity. This opportunity includes a combination of demand flexibility, demand response, energy efficiency, and […] Read more
MERC Offers Compensation To SJVNL On Delayed Payment From MSEDCL Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) released an order in response to a petition filed by SJVNL, seeking payment of outstanding dues from its wind energy projects in Maharashtra. SJVNL also urged the state power regulator to penalise MSEDCL for their alleged delay in payments. The State Commisson, after hearing the arguments of the petitioner and […] Read more
