Petition for the Adoption of tariff of 300 MW Wind Power Projects (Tranche XVIII) connected to the ISTS of the Ministry of Power, Government of India as amended from time to time – EQ
Summary:
—
### **Regulatory Context**
* **Commission:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
* **Legal Basis:** Petition under **Section 63** of the Electricity Act, 2003
* **Objective:** **Adoption of tariff** discovered through **Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB)** for wind power projects
* **Hearing Date:** **27 November 2025**
—
### **Project Snapshot**
* **Capacity:** **300 MW Wind Power**
* **Tranche:** **XVIII**
* **Connectivity:** **Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)**
* **Bidding Framework:** Ministry of Power **Guidelines dated 26.07.2023**, as amended from time to time
—
### **Parties Involved**
* **Petitioner:** **Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)**
* **Respondents:** **Torrent Green Energy Private Limited & Anr.**
* **Bench:** Chairperson and three Members of CERC
—
### **Key Submissions by SECI**
* The petition seeks **formal adoption of tariff** for the selected 300 MW wind project(s) under the competitive bidding route.
* SECI confirmed submission of a **compliance affidavit dated 24.11.2025**, addressing clarifications sought by CERC during the earlier hearing on **06.11.2025**.
* The petitioner reiterated earlier submissions and **requested reservation of the matter for order**.
—
### **Commission’s Direction**
* After considering the submissions, **CERC reserved the matter for order**.
* No further information was sought during this hearing.
—
### **Current Status**
* **Order Reserved** – tariff adoption decision pending.
* Next milestone will be the **final CERC order approving the discovered tariff**, enabling downstream contracting and billing.
—
### **Business & Sector Implications**
* **Tariff adoption** is a critical trigger for:
* Financial closure
* Execution of PPAs/PSAs
* Lender confidence and cash-flow certainty
* Reinforces the **bankability of wind projects** awarded under MoP’s 2023 TBCB guidelines.
* Supports continued **ISTS-connected wind capacity addition**, aiding national renewable targets.
—
For more information please see below link:
