Maharashtra: Alpex Solar Wins Rs 45 Crore Order from MSEDCL Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Alpex Solar today announced that it has secured a significant order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). Valued at Rs 45 crore, the order is part of the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump scheme, a key initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity by providing farmers with access to sustainable solar-powered water pumps. As […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Stumps Consumers Again With Anti-Solar Move In Tariff Proposal Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy One of the reasons Maharashtra has been a relative underperformer in Solar has been the approach taken by key discoms in the state, notable the MSEDCL or Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited towards the clean source of energy. From earlier efforts to limit net metering, to favouring gross metering, the MSEDCL has usually made […] Read more
APTEL’s Relief To ACME Over COVID-Linked ‘Force Majeure’ Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has now ordered in favour of ACME Heergarh Powertech Private Limited in a case related to force majeure, triggered by the COVID pandemic. The judgment was passed after the petitioner (ACME) approached the apex body by challenging an impugned order, earlier passed by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
Delayed Payment: MERC Asks MSEDCL To Pay Penalty To RE Firms Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the state power utility, MSEDCL, to pay penalties with interest to two biomass energy generators for delayed payments. The order came after the two renewable energy generators approached MERC against MSEDCL over the issue. The two companies—Manas Agro Industries and Infrastructure Limited (MAIIL), Wardha, and MAIIL Nashik—had […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Issues Tender For 1 GW RTC Power Supply Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) recently released a tender to procure 1 GW of electricity from a power generating station, irrespective of the fuel type. This is applicable for renewable projects too. The Maharashtra discom now wants to procure the power under a Round-The-Clock (RTC) arrangement. The firm has planned to procure power for […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Receives Empanelment Letter From MSEDCL For 25,000 Pumps Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (SPIL) today announced receiving a Letter of Empanelment from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for 25,000 Standalone Off-Grid solar pumps. This was meant for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) pumps collectively worth Rs. 754.30 Crores (inclusive of GST) for the entire state of […] Read more
Saatvik Partners With MSEDCL For Supplying 250 Solar Pumps Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy has partnered with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) to supply solar powered submersible pumps at 250 sites across the state. The high-efficiency pumps range from 3HP to 7.5HP enhancing water access and supporting irrigation. These are 100% stainless steel pumps with high-efficiency motors & controllers, […] 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
