K. Srinivas, co‑chair of FTCCI’s energy committee, said Jitesh Patil assured that grievances of PM‑KUSUM farmers — under which 1,400 MW of projects are underway—such as transmission problems and disputes with neighbouring farmers would be addressed immediately.
HYDERABAD: The southern discom issued orders field officers for swift resolution of operational bottlenecks affecting rooftop solar, open‑access projects, agricultural solarisation and grid connectivity.
The orders were issued at a virtual meeting organised by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), bringing together the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) leadership and 95 solar industry stakeholders.
Developers and farmers flagged delays and procedural hurdles; in response, southern discom chairman and managing director Jitesh V. Patil instructed district officials to begin implementing corrective measures the same day, underscoring the utility’s push for faster decision‑making and industry facilitation.
For issues needing regulatory or policy intervention, Patil asked FTCCI to submit a consolidated representation to the chief engineer (IPC) to enable focused examination and structured resolution.
He emphasised that direct engagement with developers and farmers helps utilities understand ground realities, improve approval mechanisms, streamline grid integration and enhance service delivery, while participants stressed the need for continuous dialogue to support Telangana’s clean energy ambitions.
K. Srinivas, co‑chair of FTCCI’s energy committee, said Jitesh Patil assured that grievances of PM‑KUSUM farmers — under which 1,400 MW of projects are underway—such as transmission problems and disputes with neighbouring farmers would be addressed immediately. The CMD also issued instant instructions to resolve concerns of short‑term and long‑term solar projects under Open Access.
Srinivas noted that beneficiary farmers facing delays in subsidy disbursement due to minor errors in names and surnames, as well as software‑related issues in the discom, were brought to the CMD’s notice and would be looked into. He added that the CMD assured the availability of 7,000 net meters by August 7 to address field‑level shortages.
