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 […]
Petition of Hatsun Agro Product Limited for seeking directions upon MSEDCL to allow Net Metering – EQ
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 […]
Petition of M/s. Musaddilal Properties Pvt. Ltd. seeking clarification in terms of utilisation of rooftop areas for building utility-scale Solar PV based Power Projects – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Background & Petition** – **Petitioner:** M/s. Musaddilal Properties Pvt. Ltd. (MPPL) – **Petition Date:** 28 November 2025 – **Legal Basis:** Section 86(1)(e) & (k) of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with MERC (Transaction of Business and Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2022. – **Key Request:** Clarification on whether **multiple rooftop areas** within […]
Petition of MSEDCL seeking approval for procurement of storage capacity from 2000 MW/ 4000 MWh standalone BESS – EQ
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 […]
Petition of Hatsun Agro Product Limited for seeking directions upon MSEDCL to allow Net Metering – EQ
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 […]
MSEDCL seeking Adoption of Tariff for long term procurement of 700 MW Solar Power from Grid Connected RE Project under ISTS Solar Tranche X-III scheme selected by SECI – EQ
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 […]
Petition of Hatsun Agro Product Limited for seeking directions upon MSEDCL to allow Net Metering – EQ
Summary: — ### 1. Case Background * **Petitioner:** Hatsun Agro Product Limited (HAPL) * **Respondent:** Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) * **Order Date:** 1 January 2026 * **Issue:** Whether rooftop solar under **Net Metering** can operate simultaneously with **Open Access** after notification of DOA (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023. ### 2. Project & Consumer […]
Petition of SSDGCT seeking directions to MSEDCL for facilitating net metering to its installation and refund of monies charged by billing under gross metering modality along with applicable interest – EQ
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 […]
High Court Order is a judgment of the Bombay High Court – EQ
A short summary of today’s order: The attached High Court Order is a judgment of the Bombay High Court (Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction) dated 3rd November 2025, in a group of writ petitions led by: Writ Petition (L) No. 19437 of 2025 — O2 Renewable Energy VII Pvt. Ltd. vs. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) […]
Maharashtra Court Ruling Puts 20-Hour Solar Banking to Rest; 17-Hour Option Under Review as Fairness Toward Consumers Takes Center Stage – EQ
Summary: It should be safe to assume that 20 hours banking won’t be back, 17 hours banking for solar is a possibility and net metering may continue as it is. However, the court has directed MSEDCL to be fair with consumers. Looks like it will be challenged in supreme court. This Court should be specially […]