In the matter with the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission Licence and other related matters) Regulations to WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Ltd – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Overview**
* **Petitioner:** WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Limited (100% Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.).
* **Respondents:** CTUIL, RECPDCL, state DISCOMs (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, DNH&DD).
* **Petition:** Application under Sections **14 & 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003** and CERC Transmission Licence Regulations, 2024 for grant of **Transmission Licence**.
* **Project:** *Network Expansion Scheme in Western Region to cater to Pumped Storage potential near Talegaon (Pune)*, on BOOT basis.
* **Scheduled COD:** **1 January 2028**.
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## **Project Elements**
Key works at **South Kalamb Substation** and associated lines:
* Establishment of **2×1500 MVA 765/400 kV ICTs**, bus reactors (330 MVAr & 125 MVAr), bays (765/400/220 kV).
* Provision for **6000 MW, ±800 kV HVDC terminal station**.
* **LILO of Pune–Boisar 765 kV D/C line** at South Kalamb with reactors.
* Future expansion: multiple ICTs, bus reactors, 765/400/220 kV bays.
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## **Bidding & Tariff**
* **Bid Process Coordinator (BPC):** RECPDCL (appointed by MoP, Aug 2024).
* **Bidding Timeline:** Oct 2024 – May 2025.
* **Reverse Auction (Mar 2025):**
* Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. – **₹2214.45 million (L1)**
* PGCIL – ₹2220.00 million (L2)
* Resonia Ltd. (Sterlite Grid 32) – did not participate in final stage.
* **LoI:** Issued to Adani on 8 April 2025.
* **SPV Acquisition:** WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Ltd. acquired by Adani on 30 May 2025.
* **TSA Signed:** 30 May 2025 with CTUIL.
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## **Connectivity & PSPs**
* Identified to serve pumped storage potential of **>10 GW** in Maharashtra (Boisar–Nashik–Pune corridor).
* **Applicants at South Kalamb S/s:**
* Tata Power (Bhivpuri PSP, 1150 MW, connectivity start 2028).
* Torrent PSH3 (1100 MW, connectivity start 2030).
* Torrent PSH4 (1320 MW, connectivity start 2030).
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## **Commission’s Observations**
* CTUIL confirmed scheme as **common augmentation** under GNA rules.
* Notices were published (Free Press Journal, Navashakti, June 2025); **no objections received**.
* CTUIL recommended licence grant in June 2025.
* Commission held that WRNES met eligibility and bidding norms.
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## **Order**
* Commission directs:
* **Public notice** to be published again inviting objections by **14 October 2025**.
* Petition listed for **next hearing on 16 October 2025**.
* Prima facie view: WRNES satisfies conditions for grant of **Inter-State Transmission Licence**.
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