Summary: — ## 1. Background & Rationale for Procurement ### 1.1 Existing Solar PPA – MSEDCL executed a **PPA with Adani Renewable Energy Fifty-Five Ltd** on **29 October 2024** for **5000 MW solar power** at **₹2.70/kWh** (approved by MERC on 26 September 2024). – The solar power is being developed at **Khavda RE Park, Gujarat**. […]
Summary: — This order is a regulatory and financial roadmap for MSEDCL, balancing revenue recovery, tariff rationalization, and renewable energy integration, while aiming to modernize operations and ensure long-term sustainability. ### 1. Purpose of the Order – Issued by MSEDCL to formalize decisions on electricity distribution, tariffs, and operational compliance. – Aimed at ensuring financial […]
In Short : The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has invited public comments and objections on its draft renewable energy tariff regulations. The proposal outlines revised tariff determination mechanisms for solar, wind, and other renewable projects, aiming to ensure transparency, cost efficiency, and sustainable sector growth in Maharashtra. In Detail : The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory […]
Summary: — ### **1. BACKGROUND & CONTEXT** HAPL operates a manufacturing plant in Solapur, Maharashtra, and is an MSEDCL consumer (Consumer No. 341629059470). It had installed a **983 kW rooftop solar system** under a **Net Metering Agreement** with MSEDCL (executed August 2022). HAPL also entered into **Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)** for captive renewable energy supply […]
Summary: ### **Key Prayers by MSEDCL:** 1. Approve the initiation of competitive bidding for **2000 MW/4000 MWh BESS**. 2. Admit the petition under **MERC (Multi-Year Tariff) Regulations, 2024**. 3. Approve the **draft RfS document**. ### **Background & Justification:** – **Resource Adequacy (RA) Plan:** MSEDCL’s RA study projects significant growth in renewable energy (especially solar), leading […]
Summary: —- ### **Key Prayers by HAPL:** 1. Direct MSEDCL to treat HAPL’s rooftop solar system under **Net Metering arrangement**. 2. Direct MSEDCL to **retrospectively adjust** amounts paid by HAPL based on net metering settlement from November 2023. ### **Background:** – HAPL is an MSEDCL consumer with a **983 kW rooftop solar system** commissioned in […]
Summary: —- ### **Key Prayers by MSEDCL:** 1. Admit the petition under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003. 2. Approve procurement of 700 MW solar power from SECI at a tariff of **₹2.63/kWh** (including a trading margin of ₹0.07/kWh). 3. Approve the executed Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with SECI. 4. Allow the procured solar […]
Summary: — MERC – Case No. 219 of 2024 (SSDGCT vs. MSEDCL)** — ## **1. Case Overview** * Sou Sushila D. Ghodawat Charitable Trust (SSDGCT) filed a petition seeking: * Net metering benefit during periods when Open Access (OA) was availed. * Refund of **₹60.96 lakh** overcharged due to gross metering. * Action under Section […]