Petition for Adoption of the Usage Charges for 1200 MW Solar PV Power Station (Tranche-Ill) Connected to ISTS as per the guidelines by the Central Government – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Summary – Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) vs. IREDA & Ors.**
**Forum:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
**Petition No.:** 617/AT/2025
**Date of Hearing:** 07 August 2025
**Coram:**
* Jishnu Barua, Chairperson
* Ramesh Babu V., Member
* Harish Dudani, Member
* Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member
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### **1. Case Background**
* **Petitioner:** Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI)
* **Respondents:** Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) & others
* **Nature of Petition:** Filed under **Section 79(1)(a) and Section 63** of the Electricity Act, 2003.
* **Relief Sought:** Adoption of **usage charges** for **1,200 MW Solar PV Power Station (Tranche-III)** connected to **ISTS/STU** under the *Central Power Sector Undertaking Scheme – Phase-II*, as per MNRE guidelines (05.03.2019, amended 13.04.2020).
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### **2. Petitioner’s Submissions**
* SECI’s counsel (Shri M.G. Ramachandran, Sr. Adv.) submitted that:
* Compliance affidavit was already filed (in line with RoP dated 03.07.2025).
* All required information and clarifications were furnished.
* Requested Commission to adopt tariff discovered through competitive bidding.
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### **3. Commission’s Observations**
* Confirmed receipt of compliance affidavit with clarifications.
* Petition procedurally complete.
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### **4. Outcome**
* **Matter reserved for final order.**
* Pending Commission’s approval of tariff adoption.
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