Petition for Adoption of tariff for 1.5 GW Solar PV Power Projects connected to the interstate Transmission System and as amended from time to time – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Overview**
* **Petition No.:** 238/AT/2025
* **Filed By:** NTPC Limited
* **Respondents:** Apraava Energy Pvt. Ltd. and others
* **Subject:** Petition under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003** for adoption of tariff for **1500 MW Solar PV Power Projects**.
* These projects are connected to the **Interstate Transmission System (ISTS)**.
* They were selected through a **competitive bidding process** as per **Guidelines dated 28 July 2023** of the Ministry of Power (and subsequent amendments).
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## **Hearing Details**
* **Date of Hearing:** 18 September 2025
* **Coram:**
* Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
* Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
* Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)
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## **Key Submissions**
* **Petitioner (NTPC):**
* Submitted an affidavit (in compliance with RoP dated 8 May 2025).
* Provided **justification of tariff rates** discovered during the competitive bidding process.
* Explained how these rates are consistent with **prevailing market rates** and **other recent tenders**.
* **Respondents:**
* Despite notice, **none appeared** at the hearing.
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## **Outcome**
* The Commission heard the submissions of NTPC.
* The matter has been **reserved for order** (decision pending).
* Order signed by **T. D. Pant, Joint Chief (Law), CERC**.
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