Petition with CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations to POWERGRID Barmer I Transmission Limited of RTM Mode – EQ
Summary:
—
## **1. Purpose of the Petition**
POWERGRID Barmer I Transmission Limited (BITL) filed this petition under:
* **Section 14** of the Electricity Act, 2003
* **CERC Transmission Licence Regulations, 2024**
seeking the grant of a **separate Transmission Licence under the Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM)**.
### **Transmission Asset Covered:**
**Implementation of 1 no. of 220 kV line bay**
for interconnecting:
➡️ **M/s Anboto Solar Private Limited’s 300 MW (250 MW + 50 MW) Renewable Energy Project**
to
➡️ **765/400/220 kV Barmer-I Pooling Substation (PS)**
This is a connectivity-linked, system-strengthening requirement for renewable evacuation.
—
## **2. Petitioner’s Submission (BITL)**
BITL’s representative submitted that:
### ✔ All regulatory compliance requirements have been fulfilled.
### ✔ CTUIL has provided recommendation under **Section 15(4)** of the Act.
* CTUIL’s recommendation supports the grant of a transmission licence to BITL.
* Compliance is fully aligned with **Transmission Licence Regulations, 2024**.
### ✔ The project falls entirely under the **Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM)**.
—
## **3. CTUIL’s Position**
* CTUIL was represented (Ms. Muskan Agarwal).
* CTUIL has already **recommended the granting of the licence**, confirming system need and regulatory compliance.
—
## **4. Commission’s Proceedings and Directions**
After hearing the petitioner and noting CTUIL’s recommendation:
### **CERC Reserved the Matter for Order.**
No further submissions were demanded at the hearing.
The petition is now pending a **final order** from the Commission.
—
## **5. Business & Regulatory Implications**
### **For BITL (POWERGRID Subsidiary)**
* A favourable order will allow BITL to develop and operate the dedicated bay under a **Regulated Tariff Mechanism**, ensuring cost recovery via approved tariff.
### **For Anboto Solar Private Limited**
* This bay is essential for the **grid interconnection of 300 MW RE capacity**.
* Timely approval avoids delay in commissioning and evacuation of renewable power.
### **For CTUIL & Grid Ecosystem**
* The bay strengthens renewable evacuation infrastructure at the Barmer-I node.
* Enhances grid reliability with a standardised RTM framework.
### **For CERC**
* The decision supports structured RE evacuation through small RTM-based transmission assets.
—
For more information please see below link:
