Petition for Adoption of tariff of 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects connected to the ISTS as amended from time to time – EQ
Summary:
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### **1. Case Details**
– **Petition No.**: 771/AT/2025
– **Subject**: Petition under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003** for **adoption of tariff** for **1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects** connected to the **inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)**, selected through competitive bidding.
– **Petitioner**: **NTPC Limited**
– **Respondents**: **Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited and Others**
– **Hearing Date**: 27.11.2025
– **Bench**:
– Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
– Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
– Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
– Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)
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### **2. Key Points from the Hearing**
– **Petitioner’s Submission**:
– NTPC filed the petition seeking **tariff adoption** as per the **MoP Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding for Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects** dated **21.08.2023** (and amendments).
– NTPC also filed a **compliance affidavit** as per earlier directions (RoP dated 30.09.2025).
– Requested the Commission to **reserve the matter for order**.
– **Commission’s Decision**:
– After considering submissions, the Commission **reserved the matter for order**.
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### **3. Context & Implications**
– This petition is part of **NTPC’s large-scale renewable energy procurement** under competitive bidding.
– **Section 63 of Electricity Act, 2003** allows CERC to adopt tariffs discovered through **transparent competitive bidding** without detailed tariff scrutiny.
– The **1200 MW hybrid project** combines **wind and solar** to optimize generation and grid integration.
– Once adopted, the tariff will be **legally enforceable** for power purchase agreements (PPAs) between NTPC and the selected developers (like Adani Renewable Energy).
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