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MNRE Urges CERC to Retain Separate DSM Framework for Renewable Energy Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to retain a separate deviation settlement mechanism (DSM)...

July 3, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has retained the deviation settlement tolerance band for solar projects to ±5%, rejecting stakeholder suggestions...

June 25, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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CERC Drafts New Deviation Settlement Rules for Hybrid Power, Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed changes to the framework governing deviation settlement, infirm power injection, and payment timelines....

May 27, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Renewable Energy
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Karnataka High Court Stays CERC’s Revised Deviation Settlement Mechanism

The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on the enforcement of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) revised deviation settlement mechanism...

April 28, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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HPERC Rejects Calls to Relax Deviation Limits, Upholds Existing Framework

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has notified the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, which retain...

April 1, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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CERC Notifies Phased Move to Schedule-Based Deviation for Wind, Solar Under DSM

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has determined the value of “X” for computing deviation by wind and solar sellers under the Deviation Settlement...

April 1, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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CERC Extends Applicability of Deviation Pool Rules Until October 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the applicability of the existing mechanism for sharing deficits in the Deviation and Ancillary Service...

March 31, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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CERC Proposes Grid Congestion Charges of ₹3-₹10/kWh

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed revising the methodology for determining congestion charges in real-time interstate transmission. The...

March 17, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Chhattisgarh Flags DSM Charges Misapplication for Open Access Consumers

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued clarifications on the applicability of wheeling and Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM)...

February 3, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar
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Bihar Notifies Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations, 2025

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has notified the BERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2025, following a suo motu...

January 8, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Arunachal Electricity Regulator Issues Draft Deviation Settlement Guidelines

The Arunachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) has issued the draft Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2025, to establish...

December 15, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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Meghalaya Electricity Regulator Issues Deviation Settlement Mechanism Rules

The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) has issued the Intrastate Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2025, in an...

November 17, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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T&D
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Rigid Deviation Settlement Limits Could Result in Higher Renewable Tariffs

The recent Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) proposal to tighten deviation limits for the scheduling and dispatch of power has raised concerns...

November 5, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar

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T&D
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Punjab Electricity Regulator Issues Draft Deviation Settlement Guidelines

The Punjab Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has issued the draft Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2025, to establish a commercial...

October 13, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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Maharashtra Sets Deviation Cap for DISCOMs with Peak Demand Up to 250 MW

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved deviation volume limits for distribution licensees and deemed distribution licensees (DISCOMs) with...

October 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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