MSEDCL to Buy Cheapest Solar Power in the Country Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy MSEDCL issued tenders to buy 1,020 solar power from private producers. The two companies that agreed to supply power are JLTM Energy and Mahoba Solar. Both agreed to supply 20 MW and 200 MW at the rate of Rs 2.71 per unit. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has entered into an agreement with two […] Read more
MSEDCL to Feed Power Demand of 2,000MW Through New Solar Plants Updated On Sat, Apr 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Currently, MSEDCL buys 850 MW against the peak demand of about 20,000 MW and with the addition of new power to the state grid, MSEDCL will meet more than 10% requirement from solar. Marking a new milestone in the green energy corridors, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is known to have decided to buy […] Read more
Electricity Utility MSEDCL Blocks Metro Rail’s Solar Power Plan Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Discom MSEDCL refuses to relax the norms for solar power to meet the 65 percent of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs. Mahametro’s plan to meet 65% of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs through solar power has received a jolt as state-run Discom MSEDCL has refused to relax its norms for the project. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory […] Read more
MSEDCL does not have solar net meter: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy It’s been more than a year now since the Maharashtra government passed rooftop solar policy; still the Discoms in the state doesn’t have net meters claims a report. According to TOI, consumers in the state have to buy net meters from the open market paying from their pocket. Net metering is a billing mechanism, it […] Read more
MSEDCL partners with Sensus to implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure solution in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has signed an agreement at the India-UK Tech Summit with Sensus, a Xylem brand, and global supplier of smart meters and utility-grade communications systems. The agreement will enable MSEDCL to pilot FlexNet, Sensus’ Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution, in MSEDCL, Nagpur area on a trial basis. This technology […] Read more
Bombay High Court Stays Key MERC’s Solar Tariff Order Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Bombay High Court on Tuesday put on hold a crucial regulatory order that could reshape the economics of solar energy for commercial and industrial (C&I) users in Maharashtra, India’s largest state by industrial output. A bench comprising Justices B.P. Colabawalla and Firdosh P. Pooniwalla heard urgent writ petitions from a coalition of renewable energy […] Read more
Maharashtra’s New Tariff Order Likely to Hit C&I Solar Profitability Updated On Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest MYT tariffs approved by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) are likely to reduce the profitability of solar power for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. The new tariffs and regulatory changes may limit the savings potential for users of both rooftop solar and green energy through open access. This concern arises from changes […] Read more
MERC Revises Power Tariffs, Reduces Revenue Gap to Surplus Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has revised its earlier Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) Order after partially allowing a review petition filed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL), significantly altering projected financial outcomes and easing the burden on consumers. The revised order modifies the MYT Order dated March 28, 2025, for the fifth […] Read more
MERC to Examine Hybrid Power Connectivity Norms Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered a detailed study into grid connectivity for hybrid renewable energy projects located across multiple sites, following a partial approval of a petition by UltraTech Cement Ltd. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) acted after UltraTech sought clarification on whether hybrid solar and wind projects could connect to […] Read more
