Trilegal represented NSEFI and solar developers in APTEL matter against MERC banking revision
The leading law firm in India, Trilegal successfully represented National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), Ampyr Energy, Hexa Climate and various leading solar power developers and their open access consumers before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity in proceedings against the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, arising from a review petition filed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. concerning revision of banking dispensation.
Case Background
The matter involved a challenge to the revised banking dispensation introduced pursuant to MERC’s Review Order, which had significant implications for solar power developers and open access consumers across Maharashtra.
Interim Relief Granted
By an interim order dated 27 April 2026, APTEL granted a stay on the revised banking dispensation, including the invoices issued thereunder. The Tribunal also restrained MSEDCL from taking any coercive action against the solar power developers and their open access consumers.
Significance
This interim relief marks a crucial development for Maharashtra’s renewable energy ecosystem, preserving the viability of banking as a foundational mechanism supporting solar energy and open access arrangements. As per MERC’s Review Order, nearly 30–40% of solar capacity in Maharashtra risked being stranded, making this relief particularly impactful for the sector.
Team
The matter was argued by Maninder Singh (Senior Advocate) along with Vishrov Mukerjee (Partner) on behalf of the solar power developers. The Trilegal team also included Pratyush Singh (Counsel), Damodar Solanki (Senior Associate), and Garima Adlakha (Associate), Deepak Thakur (Associate), and Arnav Bhansali (Associate).
Conclusion
This case underscores Trilegal’s strong capabilities in energy and regulatory litigation, particularly in securing timely relief in matters with wide-ranging implications for the renewable energy sector.
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