+
MERC Approves Tariff for Procurement of 5 GW Solar Power
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

MERC Approves Tariff for Procurement of 5 GW Solar Power

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved a tariff for the procurement of 5,008 MW of solar power by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL). This power will be sourced under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) – 2.0, with the approved tariff ranging between Rs 2.82 and Rs 3.10 per kWh.

MSEDCL had filed for tariff approval after completing a transparent tendering process for solarising agricultural feeders. This approval will aid MSEDCL in meeting its renewable purchase obligation (RPO) and supply daytime electricity to agricultural consumers. The procurement will also help reduce overall power procurement costs for the state.

MERC also approved MSEDCL’s proposal to procure 13 MW of wind-solar hybrid power at a tariff of Rs 3.60 per kWh.

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved a tariff for the procurement of 5,008 MW of solar power by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL). This power will be sourced under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) – 2.0, with the approved tariff ranging between Rs 2.82 and Rs 3.10 per kWh. MSEDCL had filed for tariff approval after completing a transparent tendering process for solarising agricultural feeders. This approval will aid MSEDCL in meeting its renewable purchase obligation (RPO) and supply daytime electricity to agricultural consumers. The procurement will also help reduce overall power procurement costs for the state. MERC also approved MSEDCL’s proposal to procure 13 MW of wind-solar hybrid power at a tariff of Rs 3.60 per kWh.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

KONE Opens India's First Digital Experience Centre in Pune

KONE, a global elevator and escalator manufacturer, has inaugurated its first Digital Experience Centre (DEC) in India, located in Pune. The facility aims to showcase how artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and data-driven technologies can enhance customer experiences and improve building operations.The centre was inaugurated by Jussi Herlin, Executive Vice Chair, KONE Corporation; Philippe Delorme, President and CEO, KONE; and Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Infosys.Designed as an interactive customer environment, the facility demonstrates digital solutions cover..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

CII GreenCo Launches Circularity Guidelines for Indian Industry

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) GreenCo Council has launched the CII GreenCo Circularity Guidelines – Pilot Version at the 17th CII GreenCo Waste & Resource Management Summit 2026 in Chennai. The initiative aims to strengthen resource efficiency, waste reduction and circular economy practices across Indian manufacturing and process industries.The guidelines introduce a structured framework with circularity indices covering raw materials, consumables, packaging and other resource inputs. These indicators will help industries assess existing practices, identify opportunities to ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Global Electronics Association Launches IPC-1783-CO2E Standard

The Global Electronics Association has introduced IPC-1783-CO2E, a new international standard aimed at improving consistency, transparency and comparability in product carbon footprint reporting across the electronics manufacturing industry.The standard, titled International Standard for Data Collection and Reporting of CO2 Equivalent (CO2e) Emissions for the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain, provides industry-specific guidance for collecting, estimating and reporting carbon emissions data.With increasing regulatory requirements and customer expectations, electronics manufacturers face c..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code