The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved a short-term power purchase for 3 MW of non-solar, non-wind power on a round-the-clock (RTC) basis by Nidar Utilities Panvel (NUPLLP) from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, at ₹5 (~$0.06)/kWh at the state periphery.