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This is to ensure Mumbai gets constant supply even if there is power outage in MMR or elsewhere in the state. While Tata Power generates 1,337MW, Adani generates 500MW in Dahanu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission(MERC) granted a transmission licence toAdaniElectricity Mumbai Infra Ltd for 25 years, enabling the firm to bring 1,000MW, or 33% more electricity, to Mumbai to cater to increasing demand. 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