Petition for Adoption of tariff of 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects connected to the ISTS of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, as amended from time to time – EQ
Summary:
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#### **1. Case Overview**
* **Petition Number:** 771/AT/2025
* **Petitioner:** **NTPC Limited**
* **Legal Basis:** Filed under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003**. This section deals with the adoption of tariff discovered through a transparent process of competitive bidding.
* **Subject:** The petition seeks the **adoption of tariff** for **1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects**.
* **Key Detail:** The projects were selected through a competitive bidding process conducted according to the **”Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects”** issued by the Ministry of Power on **21.08.2023** (and its amendments).
* **Respondents:** Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited and Others (the successful bidders).
* **Date of Hearing:** 27th November 2025
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#### **2. Proceedings and Submissions**
During the hearing:
1. **NTPC’s Submission:** The legal counsel for NTPC presented the following key points:
* The petition is a straightforward request for the CERC to formally **adopt the tariff** that was discovered through the competitive bidding process.
* They confirmed that NTPC has filed a **compliance affidavit** as was directed in a previous hearing held on **30th September 2025**. This indicates that any procedural requirements or queries raised by the Commission in the earlier hearing have been addressed.
* Given that the process is complete, they requested the Commission to **reserve the matter for order**, meaning they asked the judges to close the hearings and proceed to issue their final ruling.
2. **Commission’s Ruling:** After considering NTPC’s submissions, the Commission agreed and **reserved the matter for order**.
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#### **3. Summary and Outcome**
This proceeding represents the final stage in a standardized regulatory process for competitively bid power projects.
* **Nature of the Petition:** This is not a contentious case but a **procedural and statutory approval**. NTPC, as the procurer, has conducted a bidding process as per central government guidelines and is now seeking the regulator’s stamp of approval on the resulting tariffs.
* **Outcome:** The hearing has been concluded. The Commission is now deliberating internally and will issue a final order, which is expected to formally adopt the tariffs discovered in the competitive bid. This order will provide the legal and regulatory basis for the power sale agreements between NTPC and the winning bidders (like Adani Renewable Energy).
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