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Andhra Pradesh Power Regulator Rules Intrastate Connectivity Project-Specific

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has clarified that connectivity granted under the intrastate transmission system (InSTS) is project-specific...

June 17, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Market & Policy
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Karnataka Proposes New Rules for Grid Connectivity and General Network Access

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued draft regulations to govern the connectivity and general network access for intrastate transmission and...

June 15, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Punjab Lowers Additional Surcharge for Open Access Power Consumers

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has approved an additional surcharge of ₹1.13 (~$0.013)/kWh for full open access consumers, including green...

June 12, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar Open Access Slows in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu

India’s solar open access market recorded 55% quarter-over-quarter growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, adding 2.7 GW, supported by favorable regulatory...

June 11, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Daily Wrap-up

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Other
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APERC Rules Against Granting Open Access to Power Consumers with Dues

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has made No Dues Certificates mandatory for the Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre (APSLDC) to...

June 10, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access
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MERC Allows Net Metering With Open Access for Rooftop Solar Project

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed a petition filed by a private company seeking directions to Maharashtra State Electricity...

June 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Open Access Solar Growth Slows in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu

India’s solar open access market recorded 55% quarter-over-quarter growth in Q1 2026, adding 2.7 GW, supported by favorable regulatory developments, proactive...

June 10, 2026

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Sowndhiga U

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Mercom Research Focus

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Open Access

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Solar
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Gujarat Proposes Extending Banking Charge for Green Energy Open Access

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has proposed extending the ₹1.50 (~$0.0157)/kWh banking charge under the green energy open access framework until...

June 8, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Rajasthan Leads India’s Solar Open Access Market in Q1

Rajasthan emerged as the leading state for solar open access installations in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The state commissioned over 1 GW of solar open access...

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Uttarakhand Rules Against Connectivity Fees for EHV Load Enhancement

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has clarified that the Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand (PTCUL) is not required to execute a...

June 2, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Solar-Wind-Battery Hybrid Systems Can Meet Up to 90% of Electricity Demand

As India’s solar market matures and policies increasingly mandate minimum storage requirements, the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is steadily shifting...

May 29, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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C&I

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Wind
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Meghalaya Proposes New Rules for Renewable Power Sale and Open Access

The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) has introduced new provisions on the sale of power, open access, obligations and duties of renewable...

May 28, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: New Banking Rules May Hit Maharashtra’s Open Access Solar

Maharashtra’s revised Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) order has reset the rules for commercial and industrial solar in the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company...

May 28, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up

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Other
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Uttar Pradesh Eases Metering Rules for Green Energy Open Access Consumers

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued clarifications for the provisions on metering, application fees, and registration fees for green...

May 27, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: MNRE Unveils Relief Plan for 45 GW Projects Awaiting PPAs

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) prepared a draft one-time relief package for renewable energy projects that have received Letters of Award but have yet...

May 27, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Daily Wrap-up

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