Gentari Launches 150 MWp Maharashtra Open Access Solar Plant

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Clean energy firm Gentari, which recently integrated its Commercial & Industrial (C&I)-focused platform Amplus Solar into its brand, has commissioned a 150 MWp open-access solar plant in Wardha, Maharashtra. The project, located in Dahegaon village in Yavatmal district, is connected to the state transmission utility (STU) to supply power to C&I consumers.

The latest project expands Gentari’s capacity to supply renewable electricity to consumers within Maharashtra under the state’s green open access framework.  Expected to generate approximately 248 million units (kWh) of green electricity annually, the plant enables industries across the state to tap into cleaner sources of energy. With this commissioning, Gentari’s total capacity for the C&I sector in Maharashtra now exceeds 225 MWp, making it a notable clean energy solutions provider for industrial users in one of India’s most energy-intensive states.

“Maharashtra’s commercial and industrial consumers have been showing strong momentum in the shift to clean energy. This project supports that transition by providing reliable solar power at scale, unlocking both environmental and operational value,” said Sharad Pungalia, Country Head, India, Gentari.

Beyond environmental benefits, Wardha plant also generated significant socio-economic value during its construction, engaging over 300 local workers, deploying regional resources, and extending community outreach efforts to nearby villages.

The project forms part of Gentari’s broader clean energy portfolio in India and Asia Pacific, where it is advancing integrated solutions across solar, green hydrogen, and green mobility to accelerate the global energy transition.

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The project also comes amid recent regulatory clarifications from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) that are expected to impact future open access and rooftop solar deployments in the state. MERC recently issued key clarifications on rooftop solar and open access energy rules, addressing consumer concerns on banking charges, eligibility, and implementation under recently amended regulations.

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MERC confirmed that under Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) rules, only connections under the same company or department can be aggregated to meet the 100 kW eligibility threshold. Connections owned by family or sister businesses remain ineligible. Additionally, the commission clarified that banking of surplus energy will operate on a monthly cycle, with any unused energy lapsing at month-end.