Nodal agency: Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission

Policy brief

Maharashtra has released multi year tariff order and levied banking charges for rooftop solar power systems under net metering regime.

Key highlights

Key highlights Banking charges:
MSEDCL: HT consumers - 7% in-kind; LT consumers - 12% in-kind; other DISCOMs: nil
Grid support charges (after rooftop solar capacity in Maharashtra crosses 2 GW):
HT consumers - INR 1.45/ kWh; LT consumers - INR 2.33/ kWh
Green power tariff: All consumers may choose to buy only renewable power by paying a markup of INR 0.66/ kWh over normal tariffs.
MSEDCL consumers may select duration to procure 100% of their consumption at green tariff but cannot make subsequent changes.