Maharashtra regulatory body approves MSEDCL plan for wind-solar hybrid power from NTPC

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Electricity Regulation Commission (MERC) issued an order on Sept10, approving MSEDCL’s proposal for the procurement of 780MW wind-solar hybrid power from NTPC at a tariff of Rs 3.42-3.43/kWh, including a trading margin of 7 paise/unit for 25 years. The power procured from projects considered in this petition will be used to meet the Renewable Purchase Obligation requirement of MSEDCL.

MSEDCL previously filed a petition before MERC, seeking the adoption of a tariff for long-term power procurement from 480 MW grid-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects discovered through a competitive bidding process from NTPC.