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MNRE Urges CERC to Retain Separate DSM Framework for Renewable Energy Projects

The ministry said the proposed changes could increase project risk, and raise renewable energy tariffs

July 3, 2026

/ Arjun Joshi
/ Grid, Market & Policy
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to retain a separate deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) for renewable energy projects, arguing that wind and solar generators should not be treated on par with conventional power plants due to their inherently variable generation.

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