In the matter with the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission Licence and other related matters) Regulations to WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Limited – EQ
Summary:
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## **Regulatory Summary – CERC Order (Petition No. 678/TL/2025)**
**Date of Order:** 24 October 2025
**Coram:**
* Shri Ramesh Babu V., Member
* Shri Harish Dudani, Member
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member
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### **1. Petitioner and Purpose**
* **Petitioner:** *WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Limited*, C-105, Anand Niketan, New Delhi.
* **Application Under:** Sections 14, 15, and 79(1)(e) of the *Electricity Act, 2003* read with *CERC Transmission Licence Regulations, 2024*.
* **Purpose:** Grant of **inter-State transmission licence** to establish
> **“Network Expansion Scheme in Western Region to cater to Pumped Storage potential near Talegaon (Pune)”**
> on a **Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT)** basis.
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### **2. Project Overview**
#### **Transmission Elements**
| **S.No.** | **Component** | **Details / Scope** | **Scheduled COD** |
| ——— | ——————————————————————————————————————————– | ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– | —————– |
| 1 | Establishment of 765/400 kV substation near South of Kalamb | • 2×1500 MVA ICTs (7×500 MVA single-phase units including 1 spare)<br>• 2×330 MVAr, 765 kV bus reactors<br>• 2×125 MVAr, 420 kV reactors<br>• 765 kV line bays – 4 Nos.<br>• 400 kV line bays – 2 Nos. (for PSP interconnection) | **1 Jan 2028** |
| 2 | LILO of Pune-III – Boisar-II 765 kV D/C line at South Kalamb S/s | Hexa Zebra conductor configuration | — |
| 3 | Installation of 1×240 MVAr switchable line reactor on each circuit at South Kalamb end of Boisar-II–South Kalamb 765 kV D/C line | 2×240 MVAr 765 kV reactors + 1 spare 80 MVAr reactor unit | — |
#### **Future Provisions (Space Reserved)**
* 10 additional ICTs, multiple 765 kV/400 kV/220 kV bays and reactors for future expansion.
* 6000 MW, ±800 kV HVDC terminal station at South Kalamb (LCC type).
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### **3. Project Cost & Bidding**
* **Bid Process Coordinator (BPC):** *REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL)*
* **Selection Mode:** Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) under Section 63 of the Act.
* **Successful Bidder:** *Adani Energy Solutions Limited*
* **Quoted Annual Transmission Charges (ATC):** ₹2214.45 million (₹221.445 crore).
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### **4. Procedural Background**
* **Prima Facie Order:** 25 September 2025 – CERC proposed to grant the licence.
* **Public Notice:** Issued in *Times of India* and *Amar Ujala* on 28 September 2025.
* **Objections:** None received.
* **Hearing:** Held on 16 October 2025.
* **Final Order Issued:** 24 October 2025 – Licence granted.
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### **5. CERC Decision**
* CERC found that **WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Ltd.** meets the legal and regulatory requirements under:
* Sections **14 & 15** of the *Electricity Act, 2003*, and
* **CERC Transmission Licence Regulations, 2024**.
* The Commission **granted an inter-State transmission licence** for the Talegaon project on a **BOOT** basis.
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### **6. Key Licence Conditions**
* **Validity:** 25 years from issue date (unless revoked earlier).
* **Obligations:**
* Compliance with all relevant **CERC regulations** (2024 Licence, 2020 Sharing, 2012 Performance, 2023 Grid Code).
* Payment of **licence fees** as per CERC (Payment of Fees) Regulations, 2012.
* No involvement in electricity trading.
* Must allow **non-discriminatory open access** to the transmission system.
* **EPC contracts** to be awarded via competitive bidding.
* Adherence to **CEA Technical Standards** and **Grid Standards**.
* **Monitoring:**
* **CTUIL** and **CEA** will oversee execution and report any lapses to CERC.
* Compliance with RfP clauses 2.5.7.3–2.5.7.5 required.
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### **7. Directions & Outcome**
* Copy of the order to be sent to **CTUIL**, **CEA**, and **RECPDCL** for necessary action.
* The project must be implemented **within the Scheduled COD (Jan 2028)**.
* **Petition No. 678/TL/2025 — Allowed.**
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