Karnataka Reduces Deviation Settlement Band for Solar Projects to ±5%

The Commission has capped DSM charges at ₹0.03/kWh

June 25, 2026

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The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has retained the deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) tolerance band for solar projects to ±5%, rejecting stakeholder suggestions to keep it at ±10% for at least two years.

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Karnataka Reduces Deviation Settlement Band for Solar Projects to ±5%

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