Petition of the GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations for commissioning of the balance 4.70 MW capacity of the Icon’s 11.2 MW Solar Power Plant – EQ

Summary:

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### Detailed Business Points

#### 1. Case Overview & Parties Involved

– **Dispute Type:** A petition for regulatory relief seeking an extension of the commissioning timeline for a solar power project.
– **Petitioner:** Icon Granito Pvt. Limited, the developer of a solar power plant.
– **Respondent:** Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp. Limited (GETCO), the state transmission utility responsible for providing grid connectivity.
– **Relevant Agreement:** A Connectivity Agreement dated **October 1, 2024**, between the Petitioner and GETCO.

#### 2. Subject Matter of the Petition

– The petition seeks an extension of time to commission part of a **11.2 MW Solar Power Plant** located in Junagadh, Gujarat.
– The petitioner has already commissioned a portion of the plant but is seeking **6 more months (until February 28, 2026)** to commission the remaining **4.70 MW** capacity.
– The interconnection point is the **66 kV Dhebar Substation** of GETCO.
– The legal basis for the petition is:
– **Section 86(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003:** This section gives the State Commission the jurisdiction to adjudicate upon disputes between licensees and generating companies.
– **Regulations 80 and 82 of the GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2004:** These relate to the Commission’s procedures for handling petitions.

#### 3. Reason for the Extension Request

– The petitioner cited **”unforeseen and uncontrollable events”** as the reason for the delay in commissioning the balance capacity. While the specific events are not detailed in this order, the request implies force majeure or similar circumstances beyond the petitioner’s control.

#### 4. Commission’s Proceedings & Current Status

– **Hearing Date:** The matter was heard on **February 26, 2026**.
– **Arguments:** Both the petitioner’s counsel and the respondent’s counsel completed their arguments.
– **Direction:** The Commission has directed **GETCO (the Respondent) to file its written submissions within one week** from the date of the order (March 6, 2026).
– **Next Step:** After receiving the written submissions, the Commission will decide whether a separate hearing is required. **No final order has been issued** on the extension request.

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