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Solar Petition for Open Access Solar Projects
As a leading Solar EPC company, we recognize the challenges industries & commercial entities face when adopting renewable energy solutions through solar panel installations. Staying informed about regulatory changes like the MSEDCL Petition & other solar petitions is crucial for maximizing benefits and minimizing risks. This blog will guide off-takers through the latest updates, including the impact of the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) Order by MERC and ongoing solar petitions that could affect your solar panel installations. Read more to understand how these developments influence your solar panel investments and project success.

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What is the MYT Order by MERC?

The Multi-Year Tariff Regulations are guidelines announced under the Electricity Act 2003 by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission. These regulations are used to decide how electricity prices will be set. Those related to MSEDCL solar projects will be determined over a five-year period (currently FY 2025-2026 to 2029-2030). This process determines the cost of electricity and the fees that companies involved in electricity supply, transmission & energy storage can charge. The regulations are implemented as an overall effort to ensure electricity prices are fair and address concerns raised in the ongoing solar petition related to MSEDCL solar initiatives. The breakdown of the complex regulation is explained below:

Need for the regulations:

  • Stable, Multi-Year Pricing: Instead of changing rates frequently, the document sets out a framework to determine tariffs for several years at a time. This means your electricity bill will be more predictable over the next few years.
  • Transparent Cost Forecasting: Electricity providers must submit detailed forecasts of their costs (like investments, operating expenses, and future revenue needs). MERC reviews these “MYT petitions” to ensure that the prices charged are based on actual, verifiable costs.
  • Regular Reviews and Adjustments: The system includes periodic reviews (such as mid-term reviews and true-up processes) to adjust for any differences between the forecast and actual costs. If companies save money by operating more efficiently, those savings can be passed on to you through lower tariffs.
  • Fair Cost Recovery: Companies are allowed to recover their costs and earn a reasonable return, but they must do so within a controlled and transparent framework. This prevents unjustified price hikes.
Understanding the MYT Order – MERC (Solar Perspective)

The MYT Order is crucial for regulating electricity tariffs and directly impacts MSEDCL solar projects and other solar petition developments. Key aspects influenced by the MYT Order include:

  • Solar Tariff Determination for power generation, transmission, and distribution under open access solar projects.
  • Investment Regulations that encourage the growth of solar capacity and investment in solar panels.
  • Open Access (OA) Charges, including wheeling, transmission, and cross-subsidy surcharges, affecting solar power consumers.
  • Forecasting and Scheduling Compliance to maintain grid stability with solar power injections.
  • Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), which require industrial and commercial users to invest in solar energy and source a portion of their power from renewables.
  • Energy Banking Norms enabling OA solar consumers to efficiently manage surplus solar power.

For industries and commercial off-takers, staying informed about the MYT regulations, MSEDCL solar policies, and ongoing solar petitions is vital to optimize investment in solar power and reduce long-term energy costs.

MSEDCL Petition: What’s Changing for Solar Offtakers?

The latest MSEDCL Petition submitted under the MYT framework proposes significant changes that could reshape the landscape for open access solar in Maharashtra. While the petition focuses on supporting clean energy, it introduces challenges that may impact the growth and profitability of MSEDCL solar projects & private solar installations.

Despite promoting Time-of-Day (ToD) rebates to encourage daytime solar power usage the overall tariff design in the solar petition focuses more on MSEDCL financial sustainability than on maximizing benefits for solar consumers. This shift could affect rooftop solar adoption and investment in solar power plants.

Key proposals in the MSEDCL Petition include:

  • Increased Cross-Subsidy Surcharge (CSS): Raising the cost for consumers using OA solar instead of grid electricity.
  • Higher Transmission & Wheeling Charges: Reducing the cost-effectiveness of MSEDCL solar projects.
  • Restrictions on Solar Energy Banking: Limiting how consumers store and utilize excess solar energy.
  • Revised Tariff Structure: Potentially lowering financial returns from OA solar systems.
  • Stricter Forecasting and Scheduling Norms: Penalizing deviation in solar energy generation.
  • Curtailment Risk: Regulations may limit how much OA solar can be fed into the grid.

These proposals in the solar petition highlight the need for businesses to carefully analyze future strategies for investing in solar energy, particularly under the evolving MSEDCL solar policies.

MSEDCL’s Petition against the proposed draft MYT Order by MERC (Fiscal years 2025-2026 to 2029-2030):

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has proposed changes in how electricity is priced & managed for the next five years. If you are wondering how your electricity bill might change or what is new with solar power, here is a simple breakdown of what’s coming.

Key Changes in Electricity Tariffs

  • Fixed and Energy Charges to Rise – Expect an increase across consumer categories.
  • Industrial & Commercial Users – Higher peak-hour rates but savings for shifting usage to off-peak hours.
  • Farmers & Agriculture – Continued subsidies and lower costs with solar-powered irrigation pumps.
  • Time-of-Day (ToD) Tariffs:
 

Cheaper Rates (9 AM – 5 PM): Grid power rates have been reduced when solar energy is abundant.

  • Higher Charges (5 PM – 10 PM): Peak-hours grid power will cost more.
  • Push for changing consumer pattern: Shift high-power utilization activities to daytime to gain on savings.
  • Major Solar Energy Push
 

Farmers: 4+ lakh solar irrigation pumps under PM-KUSUM for lower-cost daytime power.

  • Government Buildings: 50 MW rooftop solar, saving ₹21 crores/year.
  • All Consumers: Large-scale solar purchases at ₹2.96 per unit aim to cut future electricity costs.
Challenges & Considerations for MSEDCL Petition on Solar Power Installations
  • Higher Energy Costs for Power consumers – Households, hospitals, and businesses consuming power during evening hours (5pm–10 pm) will have to pay more, thereby increasing power bills.
  • Impact on Solar Savings – Net metering rules and tariff changes could impact returns for solar panel owners.
  • Battery Storage Costs – To fully benefit from solar, expensive battery backups may be needed.
  • Impact on Private Solar Companies – Large MSEDCL projects may make competition tougher for private players.
Understanding the Impact of the MSEDCL Petition on Solar Rooftop Projects

At GSE Renewable Energy, we believe in empowering businesses and industries with sustainable energy solutions. The recent MSEDCL Petition under the new MYT framework promotes clean energy but introduces trade-offs that solar consumers must carefully evaluate.

While the MSEDCL solar policy offers Time-of-Day (ToD) rebates to encourage daytime power consumption, it also includes additional charges, stricter banking limitations, and an ongoing reliance on thermal energy. These factors may limit the financial returns from MSEDCL solar rooftop systems and private solar investments. The proposed solar petition highlights the need for fair tariffs, smart energy planning, and transparent net metering policies. At GSE Renewable Energy, we help consumers stay informed and adapt to these regulatory changes, ensuring continued benefits from solar rooftop installations.

By staying ahead of policy shifts like the MSEDCL Petition, GSE enables you to manage electricity costs effectively and make the most of your investment in solar.

Frequently Asked Questions About MSEDCL Petition on Solar Installations
The MYT order is a regulation by MERC that sets electricity tariffs for a five-year period (2025-26 to 2029-30) to ensure stable and transparent pricing.
Electricity prices are determined based on forecasted costs, investments, and operational expenses. Regular reviews ensure fair cost recovery while preventing unjustified price hikes.
MSEDCL has proposed changes in electricity pricing, tariff structures, and solar energy policies, arguing that the current draft may impact revenue and affordability.
To lower your electricity bill under MYT regulations, shift energy use to daytime (9 AM – 5 PM) when rates are lower. Invest in solar power and battery storage to use stored energy during peak hours. Monitor consumption and optimize usage based on Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs for maximum savings.
  • Farmers will benefit from subsidized solar-powered irrigation pumps.
  • Large-scale solar procurement at ₹2.96 per unit may reduce future electricity costs.
  • Net metering changes and ToD tariffs could affect returns on rooftop solar investments.
  • Higher electricity costs for users with peak-time consumption.
  • Battery storage may be needed to maximize solar savings.
  • Private solar companies may face competition from large MSEDCL solar projects.
  • Predictable electricity pricing over five years.
  • Encourages solar energy adoption with lower daytime rates.
  • Ensures fair and transparent cost recovery for power suppliers.
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