The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued new practice directions to simplify the establishment, interconnection and operation of Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic systems used for captive consumption. Under the new framework, consumers can install BTM captive solar plants without obtaining prior permission, feasibility approval or line clearance from the concerned distribution company…

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the rollout of individual rooftop solar systems for 2,11,206 low-income households across Maharashtra under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the state’s Swayampurna Maharashtra Aawasiya Rooftop Solar (SMART) Scheme. The programme, to be implemented by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)through the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, is expected to support approximately 211…