CERC Encourages POWERGRID to Monetize Transmission Lines Through Telecom Providers
The petition also suggests reduction of carbon footprint by deploying solar power in place of running of diesel gensets
February 15, 2019
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POWERGRID can monetize its transmission line towers by offering it to mobile telecom service providers on commercial basis under section 41 of the Electricity Act, 2003, which allows for effective utilization of assets to benefit the society at large, a committee constituted by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) said in its recommendation.