Petition of 200 MW firm and Dispatchable Power from Grid Connected Renewable Energy Power Projects with Energy Storage Systems – EQ
Summary:
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**1. Case Overview**
– **Petition No.:** 10/2026
– **Date of Hearing:** 13 February 2026
– **Date of Order:** 13 February 2026
– **Petitioner:** Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. (TPDDL)
– **Regulatory Authority:** Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC)
– **Coram:**
– Sh. Surender Babbar, Member
– Sh. Ram Naresh Singh, Member
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**2. Legal Framework & Purpose of Petition**
– **Filed Under (Electricity Act, 2003):**
– **Section 86(1)(b):** Regulatory functions regarding tariff and power procurement
– **Section 86(1)(e):** Promoting co-generation and renewable energy
– **Guidelines:** Ministry of Power’s **Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for procurement of Firm and Dispatchable Power from Grid Connected Renewable Energy Power Projects with Energy Storage Systems** (published 14.11.2025)
– **Objective:** Seeking approval for **amendments to bidding documents** for procurement of:
– **200 MW** firm and dispatchable renewable energy with energy storage system (ESS)
– **Greenshoe option** of contracting additional **200 MW** (total potential: 400 MW)
– **Trigger for Petition:** Amendments proposed pursuant to **queries received from bidders**
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**3. Background Context**
– The **Request for Qualification (RFQ)** for this procurement had already been **approved by DERC with certain deviations** vide an earlier order
– The current petition seeks further modifications/deviation based on:
– Petitioner’s evolving requirements
– Bidder queries received during the bidding process
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**4. Hearing Proceedings Summary**
– **Petitioner’s Representation:**
– Mr. Buddy A. Ranganadhan, Ld. Sr. Counsel
– Mr. Anand Kumar Srivastava, Ld. Counsel
– Mr. Ankit Bhandari, Ld. Counsel
– Mr. Mudassir, Ld. Counsel
– **Observations & Directions by DERC:**
| **Observation** | **Direction** |
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| RFQ for same procurement already approved (with deviations) vide earlier order | The current petition to be treated as an **Interim Application** to the original petition (accepted by Petitioner) |
| Further modifications/deviation required based on Petitioner’s needs | Petitioner’s officers to **coordinate with DERC officers** to furnish requisite clarifications and details |
| Matter not fully ready for final order | **List for further proceedings after two weeks** |
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**5. Key Dates & Timeline**
| **Event** | **Date** |
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| Date of Hearing & Order | 13 February 2026 |
| Coordination Period | Next two weeks (Feb-March 2026) |
| Next Hearing | After two weeks (likely early March 2026) |
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