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Accelerating energy transition in Maharashtra: MERC joins forces with GEAPP
- Dec 10, 2024
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to advance Maharashtra’s energy transition through regulatory and policy innovations. The collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy and Read more
Mumbai gets national grid connectivity at 400kV level
- Oct 3, 2023
The city of Mumbai has now achieved National Grid connectivity at 400kV, thanks to a transmission system newly commissioned by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), formerly known as Adani Transmission Ltd. The new transmission system was commissioned by special Read more
APTEL stays MERC’s FY24 tariff schedule for Tata Power
- Jul 14, 2023
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), on July 14, 2023, passed an order granting interim relief sought by Tata Power by staying the Maharashtra State Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC) revised tariff schedule on MTR framework. Customers Read more
We intend to equip all direct consumers with smart meters by FY24: Tata Power
- Mar 15, 2022
In this exclusive interview, we have Nilesh Kane, Chief - Mumbai Distribution, Tata Power, talking about various aspects of Tata Power’s power distribution business in Mumbai. Kane covers a wide range Read more
MERC approves tariff and combined PPA of KRC Discoms
- Jul 5, 2021
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in a recent order, approved the combined power purchase agreement (PPA) associated with a short-term power procurement of 14 mw by KRC Discoms. MERC has approved the combined PPA signed between the supplier Kreate Read more
Tata Power sends out first set of “Green Bills” to opting-in consumers
- Jun 8, 2021
In a landmark development, Tata Power has issued its first set of “Green Bills” to those consumers opting in for 100 per cent “Green Power”. So far, 37 consumers, all based in Mumbai, have opted for receiving 100 per Read more
MERC proposes committee for monitoring Mumbai transmission projects
- Jun 1, 2021
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in a recent suo moto order, has proposed the creation of a committee for close monitoring of upcoming projects aimed at strengthening the Mumbai power transmission network. Following the Mumbai grid failure of October Read more
AEML to meet 50 per cent of its energy procurement through renewable sources
- May 10, 2021
Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (AEML) has planned to meet 50 per cent of its electricity procurement through renewable energy sources, by FY25. In a recent investor presentation, AEML, the power distribution licensee in Mumbai serving 3 million customers, and Read more
MERC directs MADC to rework power procurement plan
- May 4, 2021
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed Maharashtra Airport Development Corporation (MADC) to undertake fresh bidding for its power procurement programme. In a very recent order, MERC has directed MADC to go in for re-bidding for its power procurement Read more
BEST to extend 677-mw PPA with Tata Power
- Jan 3, 2019
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST) to extend its existing power purchase agreement with Tata Power Company Ltd for 677 mw, supplied from its Trombay thermal and hydropower plants, for Read more