MERC: Petition of MSEDCL for procurement approval of additional 500 MW from InSTS connected pumped hydro storage plants

Petitioner: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL)

Background: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) filed the present Petition on 23 October 2024 seeking approval for procurement of additional 500 MW from the successful bidder in competitive bidding process held for procurement of 2000 MW (2000 MW under green shoe option) energy storage capacity from InSTS connected pumped hydro storage plant/s.