Petition of the Electricity Act seeking extension of timelines of Connectivity and LTA for its Solar Power Project at Nokh Solar Park – EQ
Summary:
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**1. Case Overview**
* **Case No.:** Petition No. 104/MP/2022 along with IA No. 106/2024
* **Forum:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
* **Petitioner:** Rajasthan Solar Park Development Co. Ltd. (RSDCL)
* **Respondents:** Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. (CTUIL), NTPC, and others including Rising Sun Energy (K) Pvt. Ltd. (RSEKPL).
* **Subject:** RSDCL’s petition seeking an **extension of timelines** for **Connectivity and Long-Term Access (LTA)** for its Solar Power Project at Nokh Solar Park.
* **Date of Hearing:** 23 December 2025
**2. Key Developments in the Hearing**
1. **Petitioner’s (RSDCL) Request:**
* Requested **two weeks** to submit an additional affidavit providing:
* Reasons for the delay in commissioning the Solar Park.
* Relevant supporting legal judgments.
* Informed the Commission that **NTPC (a key developer)** has commissioned the **balance 78 MW** of its capacity, but formalities are pending to ascertain the final commissioning date.
* Requested one more effective hearing after submissions.
2. **Respondent NTPC’s Stance:**
* Did **not oppose** RSDCL’s request for an adjournment.
* Confirmed it **commissioned 78 MW on 18.12.2025**.
* Clarified that RSDCL’s petition **does not seek any relief against NTPC**; it is only for an extension of connectivity and LTA timelines.
3. **Respondent CTUIL’s Update:**
* Confirmed NTPC’s commissioning but stated the **Date of Commercial Operation (DOCO) certificate** has not yet been received.
4. **Respondent RSEKPL’s Concerns:**
* Stated its **190 MW project** was ready for commissioning in **October 2022**, but the delay was due to the **non-readiness of the solar park infrastructure** (implying delays by RSDCL).
* Highlighted a **financial grievance**: While NTPC has released its Performance Bank Guarantees (PBGs), **RSDCL continues to withhold RSEKPL’s PBGs**, citing the pendency of this case.
**5. Commission’s Order**
* **Granted Adjournment:** Allowed RSDCL **two weeks** to file its additional affidavit.
* **Directed Responses:** Respondents have **two weeks after receiving RSDCL’s affidavit** to file their replies.
* **Next Hearing:** The case is **adjourned to 17 February 2026**.
**6. Core Issues in the Case**
* **Primary Issue:** RSDCL’s request for an extension of regulatory deadlines (Connectivity & LTA) for its solar park.
* **Underlying Complications:**
* **Project Delays:** Significant delays in the overall solar park development, affecting other developers like RSEKPL.
* **Financial Dispute:** RSDCL withholding PBGs of another developer (RSEKPL) linked to this petition’s outcome.
* **Synchronization of Timelines:** Need to align the solar park’s readiness with individual generators’ commissioning (like NTPC’s recent 78 MW) and regulatory milestones.
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