MERC Approves 16 MW Solar Project in Amaravati Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission approved the proposed 16 MW solar PV power project at Gavankund in the Amaravati district of the state. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Authority (MERC) was hearing of a petition filed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) regarding the approval of tariff for the 150 […] Read more
MERC Partially Approves MSEDCL’s Petition to Reduce Solar Tariff Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission recently heard a petition filed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) relating to the adoption of tariff for long term procurement of solar power. In its petition, MSEDCL was seeking review of the Commission’s previous order relating to the adoption of tariff discovered for long term procurement […] Read more
Azure Power to Get Compensation For Increase in Costs Due to Safeguard Duty Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) recently heard two petitions made by Azure Power in two cases in which it had requested the commission to consider the levy of safeguard duty as Change in Law and had asked it for approval and determination of compensation for the increase in project cost following the imposition. In […] Read more
MERC Approves Grid Connectivity For Isolated 1.36 MW Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on its findings the Commission plans to amend existing regulations/frame new regulations for net metering. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the grid-connectivity requests for a 1.36 MW rooftop solar PV power project by the Supreme Industries Limited. The company had filed a petition regarding the forceful isolation of its 1.36 MW […] Read more
MSEDCL, Regulator to Consult Wind Power Players for Zone Disputes: Bombay HC Updated On Mon, Sep 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The high court’s decision came out as a relief for the developers as it affirmed that the authority would make sure that the developers are heard before any decision is made regarding the reclassification of wind power zones. Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra’s discom Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) and the state’s electricity […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Gets 150 MW Solar Proj in MSEDCL’s 1,000 MW Bid Updated On Mon, Jun 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has received the Letter of Award (LoA) to develop the project and will sign a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the MSEDCL. Tata Power’s renewable arm Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has bagged the 150 MW solar PV project in the bidding process of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd’s […] Read more
Maharashtra to Obtain 1,000 MW Solar Energy From Six Producers Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The power will be supplied to agriculture pumps during the day. It will also help the MSEDCL attain the Renewable Purchase Obligation mandated by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) under the Electricity Act-2003 to purchase a minimum level of renewable energy out of its total consumption. To fulfill its energy requirements, the state of […] Read more
MSEDCL to Buy Cheapest Solar Power in the Country Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy MSEDCL issued tenders to buy 1,020 solar power from private producers. The two companies that agreed to supply power are JLTM Energy and Mahoba Solar. Both agreed to supply 20 MW and 200 MW at the rate of Rs 2.71 per unit. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has entered into an agreement with two […] Read more
Solar Power to provide Nagpur Metro’s Energy Needs at Less Than Rs4.50 a Unit Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mahametro plans to meet 65 percent of its energy needs through solar power and the total installed capacity required is 14 MW. In a significant development, Nagpur Metro has planned to go in for captive solar power generation and will get it at Rs 4.50 a unit. It will use costly conventional power in evening. […] Read more
