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Despite MERC Relief in Wind Energy Case, Project Execution A Challenge for Hero Wind

In a case it brought against MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited) at the state power regulator MERC, Hero Wind Energy, through its subsidiary (Clean Wind Power (Bhavnagar) Private Limited) handling the project in question managed to get some relief. But that hardly indicates an end to the problems facing the project. The issue […]

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SECI Fails To Wriggle Out of MERC Jurisdiction. Faces MSEDCL Claims for Damages

In an order with possibly far reaching consequences for SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India), the Maharashtra Electricity Regulator (MERC) has opted to place the central government undertaking on the dock, for a claim brought in by MSEDCL (Maharastra state Electricity Distribution Company Limited). MSEDCL’s main complaint against SECI, which it opted to bring before […]

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Captive Cogeneration Plants To Meet RPO Obligations Out Now, Says MERC

In a ruling that will await final judgement on a challenge in the Mumbai High Court, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ruled to  eject a petition from JSW Steel to consider power produced from its fossil fuel based co-generation plant as a set off for its Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) in the state. […]

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Amazon Adds 1800 EVs From Mercedes-Benz to its Delivery Fleet in Europe

Amazon has announced that it is adding more than 1800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Global e-commerce major Amazon has announced that it is adding more than 1800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Both the firms have […]

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MERC Rules Against MSEDCL in Three Cases

All Cases Pertain to Non-Payment of Dues to Wind Energy Generators The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in three separate cases has ruled against the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). All the cases pertain to non-payment of dues by MSEDCL to wind energy project owners. Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) had approached […]

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MERC Approves Tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for a Hybrid Project

TPC-D had approached the commission seeking tariff approval The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) at the behest of Tata Power Company Limited (Distribution) (TPC-D) has approved the tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for evacuation of power from a wind+solar hybrid renewable energy project of capacity 225 MW. The project will be set up in parts in Rajasthan […]

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MERC Rejects Grace Period Sought by 28 RE Generators

Renewable Energy Generators were Seeking Grace Period in Implementation of MERC (Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation Settlement for Solar and Wind Generation) Regulations The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has partially rejected a plea by renewable energy generators in Maharashtra seeking intervention in a matter regarding non-compliance of a MERC order regarding forecasting, scheduling and deviation […]

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Mercedes-Benz and CATL Expand Partnership on EV Battery Technology

Mercedes-Benz and CATL have entered the next stage of their partnership and will create cutting-edge battery technology for the German firms’ EV portfolio. Mercedes-Benz and Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) have entered the next stage of their strategic partnership and will create cutting-edge battery technology in support of the high-volume electrification of the Mercedes-Benz model portfolio. […]

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MERC Directs MSEDCL to Compensate Solar PV Project Developers

Solar PV Projects totaling 100 MW will be benefited The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has provided partial relief to Juniper Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (JGEPL), and Nisagra Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd. (NREPL), developers of solar PV projects in Maharashtra. JGEPL and NREPL had petitioned the MERC to intervene and finalize a compensation mechanism and […]

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