Petition for Adoption of tariff for 420 MW RTC power from ISTS- connected Renewable Energy Power Projects (SECI-RTC-IV), Government of India – EQ
Summary:
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## ⚖️ **Document Overview**
* **Issuing Authority:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
* **Document Type:** *Record of Proceedings (RoP)*
* **Petition No.:** 722/AT/2025
* **Date of Hearing:** *26 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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## 🏢 **Petitioner**
**Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)**
*(A Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)*
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## ⚙️ **Nature of Petition**
The petition was filed under **Section 63** of the *Electricity Act, 2003* for:
> **“Adoption of tariff for 420 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) power from ISTS-connected Renewable Energy Power Projects (SECI-RTC-IV)”**
> selected through **competitive bidding** as per the **Guidelines dated 9 June 2023** issued by the *Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India.*
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## ⚡ **Project Details**
| Parameter | Description |
| ———————- | ———————————————————————— |
| **Scheme Name** | SECI-RTC-IV (Round-The-Clock Renewable Energy Project) |
| **Total Capacity** | 420 MW |
| **Type of Power** | RTC renewable energy (integrated solar, wind, and storage) |
| **Connectivity** | Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) |
| **Bidding Guidelines** | MoP Guidelines dated *9 June 2023* for *RTC Renewable Power Procurement* |
| **Selection Process** | Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) |
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## 👥 **Respondents**
* **Hero Solar Energy Private Limited & Others**
**Representatives Present:**
* For SECI: *Ms. Aakanksha Bhola, Advocate*, and *Shri Kumar Suryamauli (SECI)*
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## 🧾 **Summary of Proceedings**
1. **SECI’s Submission:**
* The petitioner informed the Commission that it has **complied with directions** from the earlier hearing (RoP dated *28 August 2025*).
* Submitted that the **Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC)** has certified the **reasonableness of the tariff** discovered through competitive bidding, confirming that the **price aligns with tender requirements**.
* Stated that **no respondents** have submitted objections or replies so far.
2. **CERC’s Directives:**
* Directed SECI to **file the rate reasonability certificate** formally **on affidavit within one week**.
* Granted the **respondents a final opportunity** to file replies within **two weeks**, with SECI allowed a **week thereafter** for rejoinder submission.
* Scheduled the **next hearing for 16 October 2025.**
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## 📜 **Legal and Regulatory Context**
* The petition is governed by **Section 63** of the *Electricity Act, 2003*, which enables CERC to **adopt tariffs** discovered through **transparent competitive bidding**, provided they comply with the *Ministry of Power’s Guidelines*.
* The relevant **MoP Guidelines (9 June 2023)** for RTC renewable energy projects mandate:
* Continuous, round-the-clock renewable power supply combining multiple sources (solar, wind, storage, or hybrid models).
* Firm power supply profile comparable to conventional generation.
* Evaluation by a **Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC)** to ensure tariff reasonableness.
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## 🧩 **Key Points**
* This petition pertains to **SECI’s fourth RTC tender (RTC-IV)**, following the success of earlier RTC phases (I–III).
* RTC projects are designed to deliver **firm renewable power 24×7** through optimal mixing and scheduling of **solar, wind, and storage assets**.
* **Hero Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd.** is among the selected developers under this round.
* The **tariff adoption** is pending CERC’s formal order after completion of affidavit and rejoinder submissions.
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