Petition for Adoption of Tariff for ISTS Grid connected Solar Power Projects of 1200 MW with 600 MW/2400 MWh ESS and with additional capacity with “Greenshoe Option” -EQ

Summary:

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## **1. Nature of Petition**

Petition filed under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003** seeking:

🔹 **Adoption of tariff** for **1200 MW ISTS-connected Solar Power Projects**
🔹 With **600 MW / 2400 MWh Energy Storage System (ESS)**
🔹 Plus **additional 1200 MW under the “Greenshoe Option”**
🔹 Projects selected through competitive bidding as per **MoP Guidelines dated 09.06.2023** (and amendments)

The petition is filed by **NHPC Limited** for approval of tariff discovered in the competitive bid process.

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## **2. Parties to the Case**

### **Petitioner**

* **NHPC Limited**

### **Respondents**

* Reliance Infrastructure Limited
* Other respondents (including SAEL Industries Ltd.)

### **Coram**

* Shri Ramesh Babu V., Member
* Shri Harish Dudani, Member

### **Appearances**

* Shri Akshay Goel – Advocate for NHPC
* Shri Akshat Maheshwari – Advocate for NHPC
* Shri Dushyant Kumar – NHPC
* Ms. Maulishree Gupta – SAEL

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## **3. Proceedings**

* Counsel for NHPC submitted that:

* **Respondent No. 4 (SAEL Industries)** filed an affidavit dated **08.10.2025** declaring **no objection** to tariff adoption.
* NHPC filed an affidavit dated **27.08.2025** submitting:

* Details of **final allocated capacities** to successful bidders
* Including allocation under the **Greenshoe Option**

* However, the **Coram which partly heard the matter was not available**, so the hearing could not proceed.

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## **4. Commission’s Direction**

✔ **Matter adjourned** due to unavailability of the bench.
✔ Next hearing scheduled for **09.12.2025**.

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## **5. Signatory**

Order issued by:
**T. D. Pant**, Joint Chief (Law)
(On behalf of the Commission)

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