Petition for Adoption of tariff for 2000 MW ISTS Solar PV Power Projects with ESS and SECI-ISTS-XX of the Government of India – EQ
Summary:
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### **PETITION DETAILS**
– **Petitioner:** Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)
– **Respondents:** Welspun Renewable Energy Private Limited & Others
– **Subject:** Petition under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003** for adoption of tariff for **2000 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) Solar PV Power Projects** with **1000 MW / 4000 MWh Energy Storage Systems (ESS)**, selected through competitive bidding (SECI-ISTS-XX) as per Government of India guidelines.
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### **HEARING & PROCEEDINGS**
– **Date of Hearing:** 21.01.2026
– **Bench:** Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua, Members Shri Ramesh Babu V., Shri Harish Dudani, Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon
– **Petitioner’s Submission:**
– No objections raised by any respondents regarding tariff adoption.
– **Commission’s Action:** Order reserved after hearing submissions.
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### **KEY TAKEAWAYS**
– SECI seeks **CERC’s formal adoption of tariff** for a large-scale solar-storage hybrid project (2000 MW solar + 1000 MW/4000 MWh storage).
– The project has been selected through a **competitive bidding process** under GoI guidelines.
– No opposition from respondents indicates **consensus on proposed tariff**.
– Awaiting **final order from CERC** for tariff adoption.
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