Don’t Levy Wheeling Charges In Select Open Access Cases: MERC Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, stated that the state discom is not entitled to levy wheeling charges on certain open-access connections. The ruling came after three solar power generators and consumers approached the Commission with complaints. The petitioners included ReNew Sun Renewables, Renew Surtya Alok, and Renew Sunlight Energy. They […] Read more
As Fy25 Ends, A Mixed Message For Solar From Regulators, Courts Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The final week of March, also the end of the financial year 2024-25, saw a troika of rulings in favour of solar, and solar customers by extension, across key states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Maharashtra Regulator Backs Solar With Vote For Status Quo In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) […] Read more
MERC Approves ₹2.19 Lakh/MW Tariff for MSEDCL’s BESS Project Updated On Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the development of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) 1.5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. MERC approved a tariff of ₹2,19,001/MW/Month for 12 years in response to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd’s (MSEDCL) petition for procuring 250 MW/500 MWh (base capacity) and […] Read more
India’s Surge In Tendered Capacity Of RE Projects faces Multiple Risks Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s two consecutive years of record renewable energy tendering capacity has placed the country on a record capacity addition trajectory. With tenders equaling 73 GW in 2024 versus 58 GW in 2023, the numbers have surpassed even the central government’s own targets of 50 GW per year. These are among some of the findings of […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Hariom Pipe Secures 60 MW Project, Forays Into RE Updated On Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hariom Pipe Industries Limited (HPIL) has entered the renewable energy sector, securing a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop 60 MW (AC) Solar Photovoltaic Power Generating Stations. This project falls under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, which aims to implement feeder-level solarization under Component C […] Read more
MSEDCL Has Early Win in 2025 With 100 Day Solar Rooftop target Achieved Updated On Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), the key Maharashtra discom outside Mumbai, enjoyed a rare renewable win with the achievement of its 100 day target for solar rooftops in Nagpur met in 82 days. The gains were largely the result of the PM Suryaghar rooftop scheme, with more than 1.5 lakh beneficiaries opting for […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Bhagyanagar Gets 53 MW Solar Project At ₹3.09/kWh Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Telangana-based Bhagyanagar India Limited has been awarded a Letter of Award (LOA) for a 53 MW solar pump project under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0. The company secured the project under feeder-level solarization under Component C of the PM-KUSUM Scheme. The company stated in a regulatory filing, “The company has received the project […] Read more
Maharashtra: Alpex Solar Wins Rs 45 Crore Order from MSEDCL Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Alpex Solar today announced that it has secured a significant order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). Valued at Rs 45 crore, the order is part of the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump scheme, a key initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity by providing farmers with access to sustainable solar-powered water pumps. As […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Stumps Consumers Again With Anti-Solar Move In Tariff Proposal Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy One of the reasons Maharashtra has been a relative underperformer in Solar has been the approach taken by key discoms in the state, notable the MSEDCL or Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited towards the clean source of energy. From earlier efforts to limit net metering, to favouring gross metering, the MSEDCL has usually made […] Read more
