MERC Rejects Scrapping of Grid Support Charges for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition seeking to eliminate Grid Support Charges (GSC) applicable to rooftop solar systems in the state. The state power regulator ruled that the charges were legally established and necessary to maintain grid stability and service infrastructure. The order was passed after a petition was filed in […] Read more
MERC Clarifies On Rooftop Solar, Open Access Rules Updated On Tue, May 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued key clarifications on rooftop solar and open access energy rules, addressing consumer concerns on banking charges, eligibility, and implementation under recently amended regulations. In an order passed last week, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) responded to a public interest petition filed by a renewable energy consultant. […] Read more
Senior Commercial Sales Manager Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Manages controlling & reporting and commercial tasks in Sales areas to directly support effective and profitable Business and supports accountable management in assigned area of responsibility. A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for… Guides ongoing comparison of objectives and their achievement, drives […] Read more
MERC Fixes Generic Tariff For Rooftop Solar At Rs 2.82/Unit Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has set a generic tariff of Rs 2.82/kWh for surplus rooftop solar power, according to its latest suo motu order. The move follows the expiry of the MERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2019. As per the regulatory requirement, MERC must notify generic tariffs […] Read more
Tata Power Gets MERC Nod For 100 MW BESS In Mumbai Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Mumbai over the next two years. The BESS, equipped with ‘black start’ functionality, will enable the recovery of power supply to critical infrastructure, including the metro, hospitals, airports, and Data Centers, in […] Read more
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
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
MERC Orders MSEDCL to Refund Faulty Open Access Charges Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed MSEDCL to refund charges incorrectly levied on three solar power generators. The order came to the limelight after three SPVs of Tata Power approached the state power regulator. The petitioners blamed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) for incorrectly levying charges for open-access connections. The […] Read more
Sr Consultant (Merchant Power) Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The consultant is expected to provide consultancy on the following; Power sale and purchase in Energy Exchanges Generate new business for supply of open access power to various commercial and industrial clients in India Create new business opportunities for SECI under different market segments and ensure achievement of business targets, analysing various regulatory frameworks and […] Read more
