Latest news with #ResourceAdequacyPlan
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MSEDCL seeks to distribute electricity in Mumbai island city, suburbs
Mumbai: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited ( MSEDCL ) has approached the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) requesting authorisation to distribute electricity across Mumbai's areas — spanning from Colaba to Mahim in the island city, Bandra to Dahisar in the western suburbs, and Vikhroli to Kurla and Mankhurd in the eastern suburbs. T his is the first time that MSEDCL is venturing into new areas for power supply in Greater Mumbai. Presently, it supplies electricity in the Bhandup and Mulund areas of Mumbai. Besides, it has a huge consumer base in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, and across the state, where it caters to over 3 crore power consumers. While Mumbai requires 4,000 MW during peak demand, Mahavitaran provides 26,000 MW daily to Maharashtra. With the new venture, MSEDCL is all set to compete with BEST in the island city, Adani Electricity in the western suburbs, and Tata Power across Mumbai. Sources said that Adani Electricity too has been trying to expand its power distribution network out of Mumbai and to other parts of Maharashtra. A senior MSEDCL official said: "Mumbai's ongoing infrastructure developments, including coastal road and Metro networks, are driving expansion in residential, industrial, and commercial sectors through enhanced connectivity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The eastern and western suburbs are witnessing increased development of data centres requiring substantial electricity. Additionally, service sector businesses are expanding, necessitating increased power supply. So there is a need for more players to supply reliable power." As for power purchase agreements, MSEDCL secured PPAs to increase the state's power capacity from 42,000 MW to 81,000 MW within five years under the Resource Adequacy Plan. This includes a focus on green energy at reduced rates, leading to Mahavitaran's proposal to MERC for lower electricity tariffs, said an MSEDCL spokesperson. The Resource Adequacy Plan ensures sufficient electricity for both state requirements and Mumbai's needs. "We will provide Maharashtra and Mumbai residents access to affordable green electricity," said MSEDCL Managing Director Lokesh Chandra. In its petition before MERC, the state power utility also expressed its plan to supply power to the Mira Bhayandar municipal corporation area. A senior official said: "MSEDCL seeks a parallel licence to distribute electricity in these areas. The application has been submitted under Sections 14 and 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003, alongside the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission Rules, 2006, and the Electricity Distribution Licensing Rules, 2005. " Chandra said that the power utility stood among the world's largest electricity companies, serving 3.2 crore customers. Its infrastructure includes 4,230 power substations, approximately 25,000 high-voltage feeders, 9.6 lakh distribution transformers, 3.64 lakh km of 11 kV transmission lines, and 51,771 km of 33 kV transmission lines. It supplies electricity to 457 cities and 41,928 villages statewide. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State-run power firm Mahavitaran files plea to distribute electricity across Mumbai
In a move aimed at expanding its footprint into Mumbai , state-run power utility MSEDCL has filed an application before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), seeking a parallel licence to distribute electricity across the financial capital. In a release, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL or Mahavitaran ) said the petition has been submitted under sections 14 and 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003, along with provisions of the MERC Rules, 2006, and the Electricity Distribution Licence Rules, 2005. The company has urged the commission to grant it permission to supply electricity to key regions in Mumbai -- ranging from Colaba to Mahim, Bandra to Dahisar, Vikhroli to Chunabhatti and Mankhurd, as well as Chena, Kajupada, and Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation limits. Currently, power in Mumbai is distributed by three players -- civic utility Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST), private companies Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd and Tata Power Mumbai. Mahavitaran already supplies power to Mumbai suburbs of Mulund and Bhandup, but its entry into the rest of the city would mark a significant expansion. Mahavitaran is among the largest electricity distribution companies in the country, serving over 31.7 million customers across Maharashtra. It operates a vast network that includes 4,230 substations, nearly 25,000 high-voltage feeders, 960,000 distribution transformers, and more than 3.64 lakh kilometres of 11 kV lines, said the release. The company supplies electricity to 457 cities and over 41,928 villages in the state, with a current daily supply capacity of 26,000 MW. Mahavitaran said Mumbai's electricity demand has reached approximately 4,000 MW, and is set to grow rapidly due to the ongoing metro and coastal road infrastructure projects, expansion in the service sector, and a boom in data centre developments across eastern and western suburbs. "To meet this growing demand, Mahavitaran has entered into power purchase agreements under the Resource Adequacy Plan, aimed at boosting the state's generation capacity from 42,000 MW to 81,000 MW over the next five years," the release said. A significant share of this will be green energy , enabling supply of clean and affordable electricity, said the state-run company. Mahavitaran has also proposed a reduction in tariffs before the commission, signalling its intent to make electricity more affordable for consumers. "Mahavitaran has over seven decades of experience in electricity distribution in Maharashtra. With sufficient power capacity and an extensive network, the company is well-positioned to serve Mumbai's residential, commercial, and industrial consumers with reliable, green, and affordable power," the release concluded.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
State-run Mahavitaran seeks licence to supply electricity across Mumbai
In a move aimed at expanding its footprint into Mumbai, state-run power utility MSEDCL has filed an application before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), seeking a parallel licence to distribute electricity across the financial capital. In a release, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL or Mahavitaran) said the petition has been submitted under sections 14 and 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003, along with provisions of the MERC Rules, 2006, and the Electricity Distribution Licence Rules, 2005. The company has urged the commission to grant it permission to supply electricity to key regions in Mumbai -- ranging from Colaba to Mahim, Bandra to Dahisar, Vikhroli to Chunabhatti and Mankhurd, as well as Chena, Kajupada, and Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation limits. Currently, power in Mumbai is distributed by three players -- civic utility Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST), private companies Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd and Tata Power Mumbai. Mahavitaran already supplies power to Mumbai suburbs of Mulund and Bhandup, but its entry into the rest of the city would mark a significant expansion. Mahavitaran is among the largest electricity distribution companies in the country, serving over 31.7 million customers across Maharashtra. It operates a vast network that includes 4,230 substations, nearly 25,000 high-voltage feeders, 960,000 distribution transformers, and more than 3.64 lakh kilometres of 11 kV lines, said the release. The company supplies electricity to 457 cities and over 41,928 villages in the state, with a current daily supply capacity of 26,000 MW. Mahavitaran said Mumbai's electricity demand has reached approximately 4,000 MW, and is set to grow rapidly due to the ongoing metro and coastal road infrastructure projects, expansion in the service sector, and a boom in data centre developments across eastern and western suburbs. "To meet this growing demand, Mahavitaran has entered into power purchase agreements under the Resource Adequacy Plan, aimed at boosting the state's generation capacity from 42,000 MW to 81,000 MW over the next five years," the release said. A significant share of this will be green energy, enabling supply of clean and affordable electricity, said the state-run company. Mahavitaran has also proposed a reduction in tariffs before the commission, signalling its intent to make electricity more affordable for consumers. "Mahavitaran has over seven decades of experience in electricity distribution in Maharashtra. With sufficient power capacity and an extensive network, the company is well-positioned to serve Mumbai's residential, commercial, and industrial consumers with reliable, green, and affordable power," the release concluded. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre reviews J&K power, urban infra; 5 grid stations inaugurated, UT told to expedite smart metering
New Delhi: Union minister for power and housing & urban affairs Manohar Lal on Thursday reviewed the power and urban development sectors in Jammu & Kashmir during a meeting held in Srinagar, attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, senior officials of the Union Territory, Central Public Sector Enterprises and the Government of India. The UT administration highlighted the role of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in strengthening the power distribution network, particularly in remote areas, and thanked the Union Minister for approving revised cost estimates under the scheme. Issues related to upgradation of the power distribution and transmission system were raised by the UT, with a request for continued support from the central government. The Chief Minister thanked the Union Minister for his visit and underlined the UT's commitment to improving the sector. Union Minister Manohar Lal asked the UT administration to plan for capacity augmentation as per the Resource Adequacy Plan. He commended efforts to reduce the gap between power purchase cost and revenue and emphasised that such measures will help improve the financial health of power utilities and ensure reliable supply. He advised the UT to fast-track implementation of prepaid smart metering, beginning with government establishments and extending to commercial and industrial consumers. He added that the government should saturate prepaid metering for all government departments and colonies by August 2025. The Union Minister also highlighted the need to resolve pending issues in ongoing NHPC hydro projects to enable their early completion and called on the UT to consider waiving the water cess levied on hydro projects to reduce power costs. He said the UT should coordinate with the Centre to build skills among the local workforce for hydro projects. The Minister assured full support from the central government for the overall development of the UT. During the visit, the Union Minister inaugurated the following grid infrastructure augmentation works: 1. Augmentation of 132/33 kV Grid Station Awantipora from 145 MVA to 175 MVA. 2. Augmentation of Grid Station Wanpoh, including replacement of a 20 MVA, 132/33 kV power transformer with a 50 MVA transformer. 3. Augmentation of Grid Substation Amargarh from 135 MVA to 195 MVA. 4. Augmentation of Grid Substation Magam from 100 MVA to 130 MVA. 5. Replacement of a 50 MVA transformer bank at Kulgam Grid Station with an 80/100 MVA unit along with related upgrades such as bus strengthening and equipment replacement. The Union Minister stated that the visit was aimed at facilitating resolution of pending issues and identifying new initiatives to enhance services in the UT.
The Print
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Set up prepaid smart meters in govt establishments on priority: Union minister Khattar
Each state must create dedicated zones for green energy production to achieve net zero emissions, he said. Addressing the Regional Power Ministers' Conference (Western region) here, he called for increasing the nuclear energy production to 100 GW by 2047. Mumbai, May 13 (PTI) Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said setting up of prepaid smart meters in all government establishments should be taken up on priority. 'Priority should be given to installation of prepaid smart meters in all government establishments. Creation of dedicated green energy zones is essential,' Khattar said. Funds are being made available to states for the smart meter project, he said. A smart meter is a digital device that automatically records and transmits energy consumption data to utility providers. Distribution companies should implement initiatives like infrastructure development and smart metering under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) scheme to enhance efficiency, he said. The Regional Power Ministers' Conference for the western region was held at the Sahyadri Guest House in south Mumbai. During the event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik, Gujarat's Finance and Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai, Goa's Power Minister Ramkrishna Dhavalikar, Madhya Pradesh's Power Minister Pradyumna Singh Tomar (via video conferencing), Maharashtra's Minister of State for Energy Meghana Deepak Sakore-Bordikar, among others, were present. 'A financially-strong and future-ready power sector is essential for the country's progress. The goal of 'Developed India 2047' can be achieved through coordination between the central and state governments. This regional conference aims to understand and resolve the challenges faced by states. There is a need to enhance energy storage capacity through pump storage and battery energy storage projects. The distribution sector is the most critical link in the power chain,' he said. Major challenges include irrational tariff structures, incomplete billing and collections, and dues from government departments. To reduce power losses and bridge the gap between power production costs and revenue, tariffs must be cost-reflective. Government dues must also be paid on time, the Union minister said. CM Fadnavis said Maharashtra was the first state to prepare a Resource Adequacy Plan considering the projected electricity demand for the next 10 years. 'The state's Energy Transition Plan has also been finalised. A decentralised solar distribution project with a capacity of 16,000 MW is being implemented for agriculture. The central government's support is sought for storage of this 16,000 MW to ensure low-cost solar power and grid stability,' he said. The state as well as the central governments must support public distribution companies in ensuring power supply for agricultural and other sectors, he added. Fadnavis emphasized that electricity is vital for economic development. Maharashtra's current power demand is 30,659 MW, which is expected to rise to 45,000 MW by 2035. Several measures are being implemented to provide day-time power to farmers. Contracts have been signed for 2,683 MW from thermal power, 1,170 MW from hydro, and 35,170 MW from renewable sources, he said. Additionally, 4,574 MW of storage capacity has been planned to meet non-solar hour demand. Under the Resource Adequacy Plan, the installed capacity will be increased to 80,231 MW by 2029-30 and to 86,070 MW by 2033-34. A strong distribution network is necessary to meet the rising electricity demand. A Rs 65,000 crore scheme has been developed to strengthen the distribution system, along with a planned Rs 75,000 crore investment in the transmission sector, the CM said. Union minister Naik said the central government's schemes are empowering the energy sector. Considering the increasing summer power demand, concrete steps will be taken to boost storage capacity, he said. PTI MR NP This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
