Petition of the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to inter- State Transmission System) Regulations of 500 MW installed capacity Hybrid Renewable Energy Project – EQ
Summary:
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### **1. Executive Summary**
In the hearing dated **15 January 2026**, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) considered Serentica Renewables India Private Limited’s (SRIPL) petition seeking retention and extension of its **400 MW connectivity** at the Solapur substation. The petition arises due to delays in commissioning its **500 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project**, specifically due to Right-of-Way (RoW) challenges in the solar component. CERC has adjourned the matter to **5 March 2026**, allowing both related petitions to be heard together, while extending interim relief until then.
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### **2. Core Issue**
– **Petitioner’s Request:** Retention/extension of **400 MW connectivity** (100 MW Wind + 300 MW Hybrid) at Solapur, initially scheduled to be operational by **31 March 2025**, due to project delays.
– **Key Reason for Delay:** Severe RoW issues affecting the **100 MW solar** component within the 300 MW hybrid capacity.
– **Modification Requested:** SRIPL sought to change the fuel source for the 300 MW hybrid capacity from “200 MW Wind + 100 MW Solar” to **300 MW Wind only**.
– **CTUIL’s Action:** Instead of approving the modification, CTUIL revoked the connectivity for the entire **300 MW Hybrid + 100 MW Wind** on **17 November 2025**.
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### **3. Hearing Proceedings & Submissions**
– **SRIPL’s Argument:** Substantial progress made on wind capacities; solar delayed due to RoW. Requested fuel source change to preserve connectivity.
– **CTUIL’s Response:** Filed a Project Progress Report (site visit 30.10.2025) confirming progress in wind but **no progress in solar**. Did not oppose clubbing of petitions.
– **CERC’s Decision:**
1. Allowed clubbing of Petition No. 837/MP/2025 with Diary No. 26/2026.
2. Extended interim relief from RoP dated **18 November 2025** until next hearing.
3. Listed next hearing for **5 March 2026**.
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### **4. Regulatory & Business Implications**
– **Connectivity at Risk:** Loss of 400 MW grid access could jeopardize project viability and future revenue.
– **Interim Relief Continued:** Temporary connectivity retention provides SRIPL time to resolve RoW issues or reconfigure project.
– **Precedent Value:** Highlights CERC’s role in balancing developer challenges (RoW, project delays) with CTUIL’s compliance enforcement.
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