Higher Surcharge Could Erode Savings for Telangana’s Open Access Consumers
The increase could hit the viability of third-party renewable energy projects
November 5, 2026
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The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has increased the additional surcharge on eligible open access consumers from ₹0.13 (~$0.00137)/kWh to ₹0.82 (~$0.00865)/kWh, raising concerns over the cost competitiveness of third-party renewable energy procurement in the state.
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