Assam Regulator Rejects DISCOM’s Plea to Procure Solar Power at ₹3.92/kWh

The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has directed the Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) to procure solar power at tariffs lower than ₹3.92 (~$0.046)/kWh. The petitioner, APDCL, floated a tender to develop 15 MW ground-mounted solar power projects on a build-own-operate model.