Daily News Wrap-Up: MERC Allows Rooftop Solar Net Metering with Open Access
Government proposes changes to captive power rules to ease compliance
January 6, 2026
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The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to permit net metering for Hatsun Agro Products’ rooftop solar system, even while the petitioner is availing open access. The Commission has ordered MSEDCL to revise and adjust Hatsun Agro Product’s electricity bills from November 2023, applying the net metering methodology instead of gross metering.
