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MERC Grants Relief To Wind Company Due To Force Majeure

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 […]

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Mercedes-Benz Opens Its Recycling Factory In Germany

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz recently opened its first battery recycling plant in Europe with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process making it one of the first car manufacturer worldwide to close the battery recycling loop with its own in-house facility. The recycling plant in Kuppenheim in southern Germany is set to boost the circular economy of automobile batteries. […]

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MERC Asks MSEDCL To Pay Delay Charges To Wind Power Firms

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 […]

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MERC Declines To Give Relief To EESL Over ‘Change of Law’ Claim

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 […]

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MERC Orders Increase In Licence Fees For Maharashtra Discoms

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, […]

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Mercedes-Benz Launches New Made-in-India Electric SUV

Mercedes-Benz has introduced its second ‘Made In India’ electric car for the country. Christened EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, the EV is priced at Rs 1.41 crore. Produced at the company’s Pune plant, this SUV displays advanced battery technology and features aimed at enhancing sustainability The EQS SUV comes with a large 122-kWh battery that allows […]

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Oxford PV’s Tandem Solar Panels Enter US Market For Commercial Use

Oxford PV, a UK-based solar cell manufacturer, recently began commercializing its tandem solar technology, which is 20% more powerful, with the first shipment to a US-based customer. The 72-cell panels are comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, which can produce up to 20% more energy than a standard silicon panel. These solar cells […]

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MERC Declines MSEDCL’s Plea To Not Allow Virtual Net Meters

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 […]

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