Chhattisgarh Proposes Renewable Energy Tariffs for FY 2025-26
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has proposed levelized tariffs for renewable energy projects to be commissioned in FY 2025-26. Solar projects (500 kW to 2 MW) are set at ₹3.39 (~$0.038)/kWh, down from ₹4.34 (~$0.048)/kWh in FY25.
Small hydro projects below 5 MW will have a tariff of ₹7.57 (~$0.084)/kWh, up from ₹7.05 (~$0.078)/kWh, while those between 5 MW and 10 MW will see a tariff of ₹7.80 (~$0.087)/kWh, increased from ₹6.33 (~$0.070)/kWh. Projects from 10 MW to 25 MW are proposed at ₹7.42 (~$0.082)/kWh, up from ₹5.97 (~$0.066)/kWh.
Mini and micro hydro projects up to 2 MW will have the highest tariff of ₹8.07 (~$0.090)/kWh, increased from ₹7.55 (~$0.084)/kWh. The Commission invites stakeholder comments by January 20, 2026, for tariffs applying to projects achieving commercial operation in FY26.
