Overview
The anticipated power requirement in Maharashtra for the year 2012-13 was 52,700 Million Units(MUs) or Million kWh, whereas the availability was anticipated at 44,758 MUs, which translates to an annual deficit of about 15.1%( Source: Central Electricity Authority-CEA). The anticipated month wise breakup as estimated by CEA is given below.
The total installed capacity in Maharashtra is given below.
(Source: CEA, as of 31 January 2013)
Solar Projects in Maharasthra
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Source: MNRE, as of 9th March 2013
Maharashtra does not have a state specific solar policy.
Websites of Policy makers and Regulators
Policy Maker – Maharashtra Energy Development Agency(MEDA) – www.mahaurja.com
Regulator: Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission(MERC) – www.mercindia.org.in
Utilities
The Government of Maharashtra unbundled and restructured the erstwhile Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) with effect from 6th June, 2005. The Generation, Transmission and Distribution businesses of the erstwhile Maharashtra State Electricity Board were transferred to four successor companies, namely MSEB Holding Company Limited, Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MSPGCL), Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd (MSETCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL).
The performance of MSEDCL has been rated as “A” the ranking done by the Ministry of Power for 2013. (Source: Ministry of Power – Link)
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) – www.mahadiscom.in
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd (MSETCL) – www.mahatransco.in
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MSPGCL) – www.mahagenco.in
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