Storage Becomes Critical to Solar Economics After Maharashtra Banking Changes
Storage allows consumers to access higher-tariff periods and maintain cost advantages
April 30, 2026
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Maharashtra’s revised renewable energy and multi-year tariff framework ties solar consumption directly to the time of generation. The order defines solar hours as 09:00 to 17:00, an eight-hour window that captures the majority of solar generation. Energy banked in this period can be drawn only within the same time-of-day (ToD) slot.
