Renewables
Higher Surcharge Could Erode Savings for Telangana’s Open Access Consumers
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 5 Nov 2026: Higher Surcharge Could Erode Savings for Telangana’s Open Access Consumers.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaThe Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has increased the additional surcharge on eligible open access consumers from ₹0.13 (~$0.00137)/kWh to ₹0.82 (~$0.00865)/kWh, raising concerns over the cost competitiveness of third-party renewable energy procurement in…
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Original reporting © Mercom India. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
