Petition of GERC of grid connectivity and commissioning of 2.48 MW solar plant for Kondh, Bharuch, Gujarat – EQ
Summary:
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### Detailed Business Points
#### 1. Case Overview & Parties Involved
– **Dispute Type:** A 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:
– (c) Promote cogeneration and renewable energy.
– (e) Regulate the procurement process of electricity.
– (k) Direct any matter related to the discharge of its functions.
– **Petitioners:** Two companies that are likely related or part of the same group:
1. **Suyog Life Sciences Pvt. Limited**
2. **Suyog Dye Chemie Pvt. Limited**
– **Respondents:**
1. **Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL):** The local distribution company (DISCOM) that would be involved in the 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 **2.48 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 rather than being sold to the grid.
– 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 procedure or conditions for granting such extensions for 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 that no decision has been made yet, but the hearing is complete, and the Commission will issue a final written order in due course.
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