Petition for the Adoption of tariff of 300 MW Wind Power Projects (Tranche XVIII) connected to the ISTS from time to time – 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.:** 758/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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## 👥 **Respondents**

* **Torrent Green Energy Private Limited**
* **Another Developer Entity (not named in the extract)**

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## ⚙️ **Nature of Petition**

The petition was filed under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003**, seeking:

> **“Adoption of tariff for 300 MW of Wind Power Projects (Tranche XVIII) connected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)”**,
> selected through a **competitive bidding process** conducted as per the *“Guidelines for Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid-Connected Wind Power Projects”* issued by the **Ministry of Power (MoP)** on **26 July 2023**, along with subsequent amendments.

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## 🌬️ **Project Overview**

| Parameter | Description |
| ————————- | ————————————— |
| **Type of Project** | Wind Power Project (Tranche XVIII) |
| **Installed Capacity** | 300 MW |
| **Connectivity** | Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) |
| **Procurement Mechanism** | Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) |
| **Guidelines Reference** | MoP Guidelines dated *26 July 2023* |
| **Implementing Agency** | SECI |

This project forms part of SECI’s ongoing *Tranche-based wind capacity auctions* aimed at increasing India’s renewable generation through ISTS-connected assets.

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## 🧾 **Proceedings Summary**

### **SECI’s Submission**

* The petition seeks **tariff adoption** for the **300 MW ISTS-connected wind power capacity** discovered through a **transparent competitive bidding process**.
* The learned counsel also presented the **timeline of key bidding events**, confirming compliance with the MoP’s **2023 TBCB guidelines** for wind power procurement.

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### **CERC’s Directions**

After considering SECI’s submission, the **Commission issued the following directives**:

1. **Admit and Issue Notice:**

* The petition was **admitted**, and **notice issued to the respondents** (subject to standard exceptions).

2. **Replies and Rejoinders:**

* **Respondents** to file their **replies within two weeks**.
* **SECI** to file **rejoinders**, if any, **within two weeks thereafter**.

3. **Next Hearing:**

* The petition will be **listed for further hearing on 6 November 2025**.

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## ⚖️ **Legal and Regulatory Context**

* **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003** empowers the CERC to adopt tariffs discovered through a **competitive bidding process** conducted as per **MoP-approved guidelines**.
* The **2023 MoP Wind Bidding Guidelines** ensure:

* Transparent procurement of wind power.
* Standardized bidding and documentation.
* Competitive tariff discovery for ISTS-connected projects.

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