Petition of the GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations of Tariff Order for implementation of Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy – EQ
Summary:
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**1. Case Overview**
– **Petition No.:** 2329 of 2024
– **Petitioner:** Distributed Solar Power Association (DSPA)
– **Respondents:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) and four Distribution Companies (DISCOMs).
– **Interlocutory Applicants (IAs):** Indian Wind Energy Association (IWEA) filed applications to join the proceedings and seek interim directions.
– **Hearing Date:** January 13, 2026 (Order issued January 27, 2026).
**2. Core Issue (Now Infructuous)**
– The original petition was filed seeking the GERC to issue a **Tariff Order** and regulatory framework for **Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects** under the Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy, 2023, specifically for the period **post-June 20, 2023**.
**3. Key Development**
– During the pendency of this petition, the GERC had already issued a separate order: **Wind Solar Hybrid Tariff Order No. 01 of 2024** on **February 22, 2024**.
– This order already provides the tariff framework for power procurement from Wind-Solar Hybrid projects (including storage) by Distribution Licensees in Gujarat.
**4. Current Status (as of Jan 27, 2026 Order)**
– **Respondent’s Argument:** GUVNL submitted to the Commission that because the Tariff Order (No. 01/2024) has already been issued, the current petition has become **infructuous** (no longer has any practical purpose).
– **Non-Appearance:** On the hearing date (Jan 13, 2026), neither the original Petitioner (DSPA) nor the Interlocutory Applicant (IWEA) were present in court, despite receiving notices.
**5. Commission’s Order**
– The GERC noted that the core relief (the tariff framework) has already been provided.
– However, to ensure fairness, the Commission granted a **”last opportunity”** for the petitioners to be heard before dismissing the case.
– **Direction:** DSPA and IWEA are directed to appear at the next hearing.
– **Warning:** The Commission explicitly stated that if the petitioners fail to appear again, it will decide the matter based on the records on file, and **no further adjournments will be granted**.
**6. Business Implication**
– The regulatory framework for Wind-Solar Hybrid projects in Gujarat is **already established** (via Order No. 01/2024).
– This specific legal challenge by the industry associations (DSPA/IWEA) is essentially moot unless they appear to argue that the existing order is insufficient or that a separate issue remains unresolved.
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