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Maharashtra · generation mix · back to 2020
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State at a glance
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Subsidies & Incentives
Editorial seed catalogue covering central schemes (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PM-KUSUM) plus state-specific schemes (DBT for agriculture, domestic free-units, OA banking). Rows with is_modeled=true are reasonable estimates pending direct verification of the primary GR / regulator order.
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Maharashtra is drawing 24,045 MW as of 2026-06-18T03:00:00+00:00 IST, sourced from the India Energy Atlas state-page-live snapshot.
Renewables (solar, wind, hydro, nuclear) account for 1.8% of in-state generation in Maharashtra as of 2026-06-18T03:00:00+00:00 IST.
Maharashtra's current grid carbon intensity is 895 gCO2/kWh as of 2026-06-18T03:00:00+00:00 IST, computed from the metered fuel mix using CEA v18 lifecycle emission factors.
Today's peak demand in Maharashtra fell at 00:30 IST. Long-run peaks land in the evening (7-9 pm IST) on the residential lighting load.
Distribution in Maharashtra is handled by one or more state-licensed DISCOMs; see the DISCOM card on the state page for the live roster.
The day-ahead demand forecast for Maharashtra runs at single-digit MAPE; we publish the rolling 30-day MAPE on the State MAPE History card so readers can audit it themselves. Live demand comes from the SLDC scrape when available; non-SLDC states use the Atlas DISCOM disaggregation pipeline (Tier-A/B/C provenance, P10/P50/P90 bands).
Maharashtra is drawing 24,045 MW of electricity at the current hour (2026-06-18T09:00:00+05:30 IST), per the India Energy Atlas state-page-live snapshot.
The most recent in-state generation stack for Maharashtra is dominated by coal at 76.8% of the metered mix. Grid carbon intensity is 895 gCO2/kWh.
Hourly disaggregation for Maharashtra is awaiting the cross-project Atlas DISCOM Disaggregation tier-A endpoint; once it lands the live page will surface P10/P50/P90 bands without any FE change.
Composed at 2026-06-18T09:00:00+05:30
Latest peak
28,540 MW
2-yr peak
32,419 MW
2-yr average
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Most recent: 2026-06-15
Weather sensitivity
No nightly snapshot available yet for this state. Endpoint may not be deployed; see IEA-1023.
Slope
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R²
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Confidence
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Demand's sensitivity to temperature (MW per degree) is what turns a heatwave forecast into a load forecast. A high, tight slope means cooling load dominates and peaks are weather-driven and forecastable; a weak or noisy slope means the swing factor is something else — industrial shifts, agriculture, or a data gap worth questioning.
No MAPE history payload returned for Maharashtra.
A carbon scorecard isn't published for Maharashtra yet — it appears once enough hourly generation history has accumulated.
Policy & RE Transition
Renewable Purchase Obligation: MNRE target trajectory vs SERC-reported actual compliance.
Latest actual
FY23 · modelled
Shortfall
vs FY23 target
A Renewable Purchase Obligation is statutory, not aspirational: a state utility must source a set share of its energy from renewables or pay a penalty. A widening shortfall against the MNRE trajectory is an early signal of either a procurement gap or a banked-REC scramble at year-end — both move power and REC prices.
No solar capture-rate payload returned for Maharashtra.
Grid cleanliness
Each cell is one hour's grid carbon intensity. Greener = cleaner, browner = more fossil — the green hours are when discretionary load is cheapest on emissions.
SOURCE: CEA carbon factors · UPDATED 09:30 IST
Generation mix
Each band is a fuel's share of generation each hour — watch the solar wedge swell midday and coal hold the baseload, independent of total load.
SOURCE: SLDC fuel mix · UPDATED 09:30 IST
Reliability — POSOCO PSP
All-time state peak
2026-03-11
Days with shortage
Within window
Cumulative shortage
Energy not served
Worst single day
2024-09-19
Adequacy calendar
Energy shortage by day
Each square is one day. Color intensity = energy shortage (MU).
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An hourly residential cost curve isn't published for Maharashtra yet — it appears once the underlying tariff data is available.
Residential Tariff
MERC · 4 DISCOMs
| Slab | ₹/kWh |
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| 0–100 kWh | ₹3.45 |
| 101–300 kWh | ₹6.70 |
| 301–500 kWh | ₹8.10 |
| 500+ kWh | ₹9.05 |
DISCOM Health
Aggregate Technical & Commercial losses per distribution utility, with multi-year trend.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
ImprovingAT&C losses, FY16 → FY23
14.4%
Latest
Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited
FlatAT&C losses, FY20 → FY23
6.2%
Latest
Tata Power Company - Distribution (Mumbai)
FlatAT&C losses, FY20 → FY23
1.8%
Latest
Aggregate Technical & Commercial losses per PFC's Annual Integrated Rating of State Power Distribution Utilities. Backfilled FY16 onwards where published. Latest published edition is the 13th Rating (FY22-23 data); forward-year cells marked is_modeled=true.
AT&C (Aggregate Technical & Commercial) loss is the single clearest read on a distribution utility's solvency. Every percentage point is power delivered but never billed or collected; a worsening trend tells you a DISCOM is heading toward the payment delays that ripple back to gencos and IPPs.
INSIGHTS
Mercom India· 17 h agoMaharashtra’s recent rooftop solar policy revisions have fundamentally altered project economics, making the viability of solar-plus-storage systems increasingly dependent on their ability to offset peak-hour tariffs rather than monetize surplus solar generation.Since April 1,…
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Saur Energy International· 19 h agoThe Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has provided major relief to renewable energy developers by ruling against Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd.'s (MSETCL) requirement for Grid Connectivity Bank Guarantees (GCBGs) linked to transmission…
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Saur Energy International· 20 h agoThe Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected Waaree Forever Energies Pvt Ltd's request to extend the connectivity start date for its proposed 700 MW solar power project in Maharashtra, ruling that the existing General Network Access (GNA) Regulations do not…
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Mercom India· 1 d agoCommercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are increasingly looking beyond renewable energy procurement to reduce electricity costs, with energy efficiency upgrades emerging as another avenue to lower operating expenses.One such example is a commercial mall in Mumbai that is…
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Mercom India· 1 d agoMumbai-based residential rooftop solar company, SolarSquare, has raised $53 million (~₹5.02 billion) in a Series C funding round led by B Capital, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed, Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon, Rainmatter by Zerodha, and Good Capital.The…
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Saur Energy International· 3 d agoThe Maharashtra government is preparing to shift thousands of rural water supply schemes to solar power as part of a broader effort to reduce operational costs and ensure uninterrupted drinking water services across the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed…
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Mercom India· 6 d agoIndia’s solar open access market recorded 55% quarter-over-quarter growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, adding 2.7 GW, supported by favorable regulatory developments, proactive state-level policies, growing consumer awareness, and improved project execution across key…
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Saur Energy International· 6 d agoJuniper Green Energy Limited, a renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) in India, has commissioned 305 MWp of renewable energy projects in Gujarat. In a press release, the company said its newly commissioned portfolio comprises 183 MWp of solar capacity and 122 MW of…
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Saur Energy International· 6 d agoThe National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has identified more than 102 GWp of floating solar potential across India, highlighting a significant opportunity to expand renewable energy deployment on the country's water bodies. The latest report was released by Union Minister…
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Mercom India· 7 d agoEnergy Efficiency Services (EESL) has invited bids to set up a 2.5 MW solar project at the Velu substation in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.The last date to submit bids is June 30, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day.Bidders must furnish a bid security of ₹2.08…
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Grid reliability
Each cell is a day's unmet peak demand (POSOCO). Green = fully met; redder = larger shortfall — occasional stress days stand out against the reliable run.
Peak demand fully met every day
SOURCE: Grid-India PSP (daily) · UPDATED 17 Jun
