MERC Increases Net-Metering Benefits For Rooftop Consumer Upto 5MW Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) allowed net-metering benefits for solar rooftop consumers up to 5 MW in Maharashtra. The state commission brought these changes with an amendment to the existing solar rooftop regulation of 2019. The notification amended several provisions of the MERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems) […] Read more
KSERC Allows Cochin Port Authority To Re-Tender For 1.5MWp Floating Solar Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has allowed Cochin Port Authority to re-tender for the development of 1.5 MWp Grid Connected Floating Solar PV plant at Willingdon Island of the Port Authority under RESCO Model (BOOT) for 25 years. The court also allowed PPA for the 1.5 MWp Floating Solar and grid-connection of the […] Read more
JERC Rejects Plea of Puducherry Firm For Enhancing Net Metering Limit For Captive Solar Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa & Union Territories has rejected the petition filed by Puducherry-based Rane Brake Lining, seeking relaxation of provision 4.4 of JERC for State of Goa and UTs (solar PV grid interactive system based on net metering) Regulations 2019. The provision imposes a cap on maximum solar […] Read more
4000 Homes with Solar Panels & EV Parking To Be Up For Grabs in Maharashtra Soon Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Homeowners have finally begun to recognise the benefits that solar offers. With around 40% subsidy on offer by the Government, residential solar rooftop is easy on the pocket. There is 20% subsidy for group housing societies and RWAs. Additionally, there is payback of as low as four years on investment. This awareness is complemented by […] Read more
Going Solar? Know Your Energy Metering Options Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy It’s necessary for a prosumer, who is going to install a solar system, to understand the relevant vocabulary before choosing the best energy metering option. Of course, in India, chances are you won’t really have a choice, as your options will be dictated by whatever is allowed in your region or state. For starters, a […] Read more
MNRE Softens, Extends ALMM Compliance Date to October 1, 2022 for Open Access, Net Metering Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major effort to reconcile the demands of developers vis a vis domestic manufacturers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a fresh office memorandum yesterday (March 28), has extended the start date of compliance with ALMM list for all open access and Net metering projects to October 1, 2022, from April […] Read more
Florida House sends governor contentious bill to end solar net metering Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Florida Legislature has passed bills Florida SB 1024 and HB 741, which will slash off incentives associated with installing rooftop solar panels and curb net metering. The process of net metering provides system owners with the opportunity to gain extra revenue by selling their excess power to the grid while also making up for shortfalls […] Read more
GERC Proposes to Limit Net Metering Till 10 kW for Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Jul 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has released a draft notification that is aimed at amending the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2016. The new regulations will come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Net metering is a utility billing […] Read more
Power Ministry Yields; Proposes Net-Metering Limit of 500 kW Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy After yielding to the representations received from the industry, the Power Ministry has proposed increasing the net-metering cap to 500 kW. The Ministry of Power had notified the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 on December 31, 2020, under section 176 of the Electricity Act, 2003. And since its release, the provision of net metering […] Read more
