Tag Archives: Maharashtra

CEEW – Demystifying India’s rooftop solar policies – A state-level analysis Issue Brief | November 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

Glossary Sanctioned load/contracted load – Sanctioned load is the maximum demand which is to be supplied by the discom to the consumer as indicated in the agreement between them. It is denoted in kW, kVA, or HP. Distribution transformer (DT) capacity – … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Draft Regulations – Oct 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

Salient features of Draft MERC Rooftop RE Regulations 2019   Banked energy – excess than consumed in same TOD slot wherever applicable   1 MW capacity limit – but not for net billing   Can be owned by consumer, third … Continue reading →

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Revision in Electricity Tariff with effect from 1 April, 2018 and Implementation thereof.

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Comm_Cir Tariff 18-19_302 Revision in Electricity Tariff with effect from 1 April, 2018 and Implementation thereof. Subject: Revision in Electricity Tariff with effect from 1 April, 2018 and Implementation thereof. MAHAVITARAN Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. Maharashtra State Electricity … Continue reading →

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MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CO. LTD – Implementation of Goods & Services Tax (GST) in MSEDCL- General Awareness

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

All  Superintending Engineers, O&M and Civil Circles, MSEDCL. Sub : Implementation of Goods & Services Tax (GST) in MSEDCL- General Awareness . As we are all aware, the GST will be implemented w.e.f. 1st of July, 2017. Taxes which will … Continue reading →

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Grid Parity of Solar PV Rooftop Systems for the Commercial and Industrial Sectors

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

  Grid Parity of Solar PV Rooftop Systems for the Commercial and Industrial Sectors: New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute. 172 pp. Amazing Compilation of Details and a must read Grid Parity_SolarPV Rooftop

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Case No. 121 of 2014 In the matter of Petition of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. for approval of Multi Year Tariff for Second Control Period FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

order-121of2014-26062015 Case No. 121 of 2014 In the matter of Petition of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. for approval of Multi Year Tariff for Second Control Period FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16 lettter-to-merc-dated-16-05-2016-2  

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Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM upto 31st March 2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM Sr. No. State/UT Total cumulative commissioned capacity till 31-03-15 (MW) Total commissioned capacity during 2015-16 (MW) Total cumulative commissioned capacity till 31-03-16 (MW) 1 Andhra Pradesh 137.852 435.114 572.966 2 Arunachal Pradesh 0.025 0.240 0.265 3 Bihar 0 5.100 … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Transmission Open Access) Regulations, 2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Transmission Open Access) Regulations, 2016 MERC (Net Metering for Roof-top Solar PV Systems) Regulations, 2015 MERC Distribution Open Access Regulations 2016 MERC Transmission Open Access Regulations,2016 Gazette Notification Dated 30 March, 2016 Statement of Reasons

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Solar tariff trend in India from 2010-2016

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Trend of Solar Tariff Previous bid results     Year Capacity on Offer (MW)   Highest Bid (Rs./KWh)   Lowest (Rs./KWh)   Weighted Avg. Price (Rs./KWh) NSM Batch 1 Dec’10 150 12.76 10.95 12.16 NSM Batch2 Dec’11 350 9.39 7.49 … Continue reading →

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Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Commissioned in 2015-16 as on 31/01/2016 Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16   Sr. No.     State/UT Total MNRE Projects MW   State Policy MW   RPO MW   REC Scheme MW Pvt. … Continue reading →

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Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects as on 31 Jan 2016

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Cumulative Commissioned as on 31-01-2016  Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects     Sr. No.     State/UT   Total MNRE Projects MW   State Policy MW     RPO MW   REC Scheme MW   Pvt. Initiative … Continue reading →

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Summary of Maharashtra Net Metering for Roof-top Solar Photo Voltaic Systems) Regulations, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

By Sagar Durgavale Summary of Net Metering for Roof-top Solar PhotoVoltaic Systems) Regulations, 2015 Particulars Remarks Eligible Consumer Consumer of electricity in the area of supply of the Distribution Licensee having a capacity < 1 MW Net Metering arrangement _Permitted first … Continue reading →

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MSEDCL Net Metering Procedure and Guidelines

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

General Guidelines for the consumers desiring connectivity of Roof-top Solar PV System with MSEDCL’s Network under MERC Net Metering Regulations, 2015 NEW ANNEXURE-1 Procedure for Net Metering NEW ANNEXURE-2 Application Form NEW ANNEXURE-3 Net Metering Connection Agreement NEW ANNEXURE-3 Procedure … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra finally has a net metering policy

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra’s long awaited net metering policy intended to boost energy independence for consumers is now here. Click below for the full document MERC (Net Metering for Roof-top Solar PV Systems) Regulations, 2015   These norms shall apply only to Roof-top Solar … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra Government has finalized its final Renewable Energy Policy. The policy will be known as Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2015. Regional committee will be established to monitor the overall progress of the policy and will be headed by the principal … Continue reading →

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Draft MERC (Terms and conditions for determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has prepared draft MERC (Terms and conditions for determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2015. The proposed Regulations would supersede the earlier Regulations of 2010. The draft Regulations have been placed on the Commission’s websites … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra govt clears new renewable energy policy

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday passed the New and Renewable Energy Policy 2015 and has set a target of generating 14,400 MW… The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday passed the New and Renewable Energy Policy 2015 and has set … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra Solar Policy finally catches up with the rest of India on Solar Rooftops – MERC issues draft guidelines for Rooftop Net Metering

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

PART A – GENERAL General Conditions of Net Metering arrangement 3.1.  Net Metering arrangement shall be permitted by the Distribution Licensee on a non- discriminatory and ‘first come, first serve’ basis to the Eligible Consumer who intends to install a … Continue reading →

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MERC finally allows for Solar Open Access in Maharashtra – On Petition filed by M/s Green Energy Association praying for directions against MSEDCL to comply and issue Open Access permissions to the members of the Petitioner

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Before the MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION World Trade Centre, Centre No.1, 13th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005 Tel. No. 022 22163964/65/69 Fax. 022 221639761 E-mail: mercindia@merc.gov.in / mercindia@mercindia.org.in Website: http://www.merc.gov.in / http://www.mercindia.org.in Case No. 44 of 2014 In the … Continue reading →

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Industries seek audits of Maharashtra power companies MSEDCL and MSPGCL

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

NASHIK: A state-level coordination committee of industrial associations and power consumers on Monday urged the state government for performance and energy audits of its power companies — Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd (MSPGCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company … Continue reading →

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Tata Power gets approval to postpone solar target until 2016

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission allows Tata Power to postpone solar targets till 2016 Tata Power has been unable since 2010 to source enough solar power to meet government renewable mandates because of a shortage of sun-based generation in the country. … Continue reading →

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TN’s power utility rated worst among 4 southern states – And thats saying something. Raising debt for the 690 MW allocated will be a tough job for developers.

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Tamil Nadu has the worst performing power utility among the four southern states. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) has been rated below average in both operations and financial performance among various power utilities in the country as … Continue reading →

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Rajasthan has a total of 512.75 MW installed as off March 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

While a vast majority of Solar projects are JNNSM, REC based projects are picking up. Below are the names of the 84 odd organizations who have installed Solar Power Plants in Rajasthan with their capacities, technology and commissioning date upto … Continue reading →

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MSEDCL removes Cross Subsidy discount for Renewable Energy in Maharashtra

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: In a blow to open access in electricity for Maharashtra, MSEDCL has now implemented the highest tariffs for commercial consumers.  Applicable  CSS for  Open  Access (OA)  Consumers  of  MSEDCL effective   from  21st February 2013  :- A.  CSS for HT … Continue reading →

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Coal Power Plant Emissions killing thousands prematurely

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Emissions from coal-fired plants across the country may have resulted in thousands of premature deaths and condemned millions more to various respiratory ailments every year, says a study by the groups Conservation Action Trust (CAT), Urban Emissions and Greenpeace. A first-of-its-kind … Continue reading →

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Companies facing huge power shortage: Ficci. Its the right time for Consistent Renewable and Sustainable Solutions

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  Of the 650 firms surveyed, “61 per cent of the firms suffer above 10 per cent shortfall in production due to power cuts while 13 per cent suffer 2-5 per cent shortfall and the remaining 12 per cent suffer … Continue reading →

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Wind Developers vs MSEDCL; this round goes to the wind power generators but will MSEDCL comply

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra has been a cup of woe for Wind developers with MSEDCL applying arbitary charges and rules to open access consumers. The Wind Developers Association (InWEA) had petitioned MERC to nudge MSEDCL into line and the ruling is attached below … Continue reading →

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Statewise Installed Solar Capacity

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

State/UT MW State/UT MW Andhra Pradesh 21.8 Punjab 9.3 Chhattisgarh 4.0 Rajasthan 198.7 Gujarat 690.0 Tamil Nadu 15.1 Haryana 7.8 Uttar Pradesh 12.4 Jharkhand 16.0 Uttarakhand 5.1 Karnataka 14.0 West Bengal 2.1 Madhya Pradesh 7.4 Andaman & Nicobar 0.1 Maharashtra … Continue reading →

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PLF/CUF for 16 Projects across multiple Indian States – IREDA, surprising numbers for Rajasthan, Orissa and Thin Film

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

State No. of Projects PLF Technology Andhra Pradesh 1 18.72% Polycrystalline Chhattisgarh 2 15.22-18.83% Polycrystalline Haryana 2 15.55% Polycrystalline 18.75% Thin Film Maharashtra 3 18.74% Polycrystalline 16.53-18.71% MonoCrystalline Orissa 3 12.80% Thin Film (a-Si) 3.17-12% Polycrystalline Rajasthan 2 9.73% Polycrystalline … Continue reading →

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Waaree Bags a 5.75 MW Thin Film Solar PV Plant, EPC Order from Shree Saibaba Sugar Factory – Latur, Maharashtra, India

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Waaree Energies Pvt Ltd, operating in the field of Manufacturing Solar PV Modules, Design Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation & Maintenance of Solar PV Power Plants, has bagged a Turnkey project order of 5.75 MW Thin film Solar PV Power Plant … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the Wind

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Is the answer to the Indian Renewable story blowing in the wind? Read about it on my article on Renewable Energy Magazine Ritesh Pothan offer us an in-depth analysis of the wind industry present and future in India. “Wind is … Continue reading →

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The Indian Biomass Power Sector – Part 1

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

by Jai Rathod In the first of a two-part blog piece, Ritesh Pothan’s colleague, Jai Rathod, takes a look at the milestones reached by India’s biomass sector. Jai reports that India’s biomass industry faces a number of challenges, but concludes that “in … Continue reading →

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Renewable energy, grid parity – myth today or tomorrow’s reality!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Grid Parity per Wikipedia is defined as “the point at which alternative means of generating *(continuous) electricity produces power*(throughout the day) at a levelized cost that is equal to or less than the price of purchasing power from the grid. … Continue reading →

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The Indian Solar Saga Part 2 of 3 – Central and State Grid Solar Policies

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

In part 1 of the 3 part series we have covered the Indian power generation scenario and Gujarat Solar policy with insights on pros and cons of the state. In this post we will cover the Central Government Policy as … Continue reading →

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The Indian Solar Saga Part 2 of 3 – Central and State Policies

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

The 2nd part of the series is now available on my Renewable Energy Magazine Blog and details the current state of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission JNNSM projects with insights as well as an overview of a few key solar … Continue reading →

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The Indian Solar Saga Part 1 of 3 – Grid connected Policy Framework

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

In every major city in India, smog is a constant companion. Burning of fossil fuel to power vehicles, homes, industries, and ward away insects as well as the cold have created a tremendous deficit in the human aspect of living. … Continue reading →

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The Indian Solar Saga Part 1 of 3 – Grid Connected Policy Framework

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

My articles on Renewable Energy in India will feature first on Renewable Energy Magazine, before they are posted to my blog in a couple of weeks. Please do visit the blog for my article titled – The Indian Solar Saga … Continue reading →

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My blog will now also be available at http://renewableenergymagazine.com

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

Any new articles I write, will now be posted a couple of weeks earlier on Renewable Energy Magazine before they are posted here. Please do visit The Renewable Energy Magazine website for the latest articles Regards Ritesh

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