Petition of GERC for grid connectivity and commissioning of 1.19 MW solar plant for Kondh, Bharuch, Gujarat – EQ
Summary:
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### Detailed Business Points
#### 1. Case Overview & Parties Involved
– **Dispute Type:** A joint petition seeking regulatory relief for an extension of grid connectivity and commissioning timelines for a captive solar power project.
– **Legal Basis:** Filed under **Sections 86(1)(c), (e), and (k) of the Electricity Act, 2003**, which empower the State Commission to promote renewable energy, regulate electricity procurement, and issue necessary directions.
– **Petitioners:** A consortium of **eight companies**, with Kenoor Organics Pvt. Limited as the lead petitioner. The group includes:
1. Kenoor Organics Pvt. Limited
2. Kohinoor Chemicals
3. Kohinoor Organics Pvt. Limited
4. Kohinoor Colours Pvt. Limited
5. Kohinoor Chemo Phara
6. Kraft Packaging
7. Krishna Chemicals
8. Kem Colour International
– **Respondents:**
1. **Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL):** The local distribution company (DISCOM) responsible for power distribution and banking arrangements for the captive plant.
2. **Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp. Limited (GETCO):** The state transmission utility responsible for providing grid connectivity.
#### 2. Subject Matter of the Petition
– The petition concerns a **1.19 MW solar power plant** located at Survey No. 414, Kondh, Bharuch, Gujarat.
– The plant is intended for **captive use**, meaning the electricity generated will be consumed by the petitioners’ own industrial facilities.
– The relief sought is an **extension of the date for grid connectivity and commissioning**. The extension is requested under **Clause 3.9 of GERC Order No. 06 of 2024 dated August 31, 2024**, which likely outlines the framework for granting extensions to renewable energy projects.
#### 3. Commission’s Proceedings & Current Status
– **Hearing Date:** The matter was heard on **February 26, 2026**.
– **Arguments:** Both the counsels for the petitioners and the respondents completed their arguments and submissions.
– **Current Status:** The Commission has **reserved the matter for an appropriate order**. This means the hearing is complete, and a final written order will be issued at a later date after the Commission’s deliberation.
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