In the matter of Application of Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. for the fifth amendment of Transmission – EQ
Summary:
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## Case Background
* **Petitioner**: *Nidar Utilities Panvel LLP (NUPLLP)* – a deemed distribution licensee in Panvel SEZ.
* **Relief sought**: Adoption of tariff and approval of **short-term PPA** for **3 MW RTC renewable energy** for **1 year (Aug 2024 – Jul 2025)** .
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## Key Facts
* **Demand context**:
* NUPLLP had **14 MW RTC demand**, expected to rise to **18 MW** with new industrial connections.
* **RfP floated (June 2024)** for **3 MW RTC renewable energy** at Maharashtra STU periphery .
* **Bidding outcome**:
* Bids received from *Vayunandana Power Ltd (biomass)* and *GMR Energy Trading Ltd*.
* After evaluation and e-Reverse Auction, lowest tariff discovered was **₹6.10/kWh** .
* **PPA execution**:
* Letter of Award issued, followed by signing of short-term PPA.
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## Commission’s Analysis
* Compared discovered tariff (₹6.10/kWh) with:
* Previous NUPLLP PPA (₹6.60/kWh with Vayunandana in Dec 2024 order).
* Market tariffs discovered through DEEP portal and other SEZ licensee contracts.
* Found tariff to be **reasonable and competitive**, particularly for RTC renewable biomass supply that avoids variability and supports RPO compliance .
* Recognized that relying on power exchanges posed **transmission cost and DSM penalty risks**, making fixed PPAs more reliable.
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## Final Order
1. **Petition allowed**.
2. Tariff of **₹6.10/kWh adopted** under Section 63 of Electricity Act, 2003.
3. **PPA approved** for 3 MW RTC renewable biomass power for **1 Aug 2024 – 31 Jul 2025** .
4. NUPLLP allowed to seek further procurement under Section 63 if demand increases beyond contracted quantum.
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