Summary: — 1. **Background & Procedural Update:** The Petitioner (NHPC) informed the Commission that notices were issued to all Respondents on February 26, 2026, allowing them to file replies. However, **none of the Respondents filed any reply.** 2. **Respondent’s Position:** The counsel for Respondent *ACME Solar Holdings Limited* explicitly **supported the Petition**. They confirmed that […]
Summary: — ## **Key Decisions by the Commission** ### **1. Tariff Adoption (Approved)** – The Commission **adopted the discovered tariffs** ranging from **₹3.35/kWh to ₹3.36/kWh** for the **1,200 MW** capacity. – **Reasoning:** The tariffs are lower than previously adopted tariffs for similar hybrid projects (₹3.43–₹3.46/kWh in Petition Nos. 268/AT/2024 and 402/AT/2024), reflecting competitive market conditions. […]
Summary: —- ### **Key Findings & Decisions by the Commission** 1. **Tariff Adoption (Modified):** – The Commission **adopted the discovered tariffs** but **reduced the total capacity** from 2,170 MW to **1,670 MW**. – **Reasoning:** Concern over the “Greenshoe Option” process lacking explicit provisions in the central guidelines, raising issues of transparency and equal treatment of […]
Summary: — ### 1. Background and Context – **Petitioner:** NTPC Limited. – **Prayer:** Adoption of tariff discovered through competitive bidding for 1500 MW ISTS-connected solar PV projects, and approval of a trading margin of **₹0.07/kWh**. – **Governing Framework:** – **Guidelines for Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding for Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects** (Ministry of Power, **July 28, […]
Summary: — #### 1. Project & Regulatory Overview – **Core Objective:** SJVN sought the adoption of tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for a large-scale wind-solar hybrid power project. This is a **post-bid, regulatory approval** step required under the Electricity Act, 2003. – **Project Scope:** 1200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid […]
Summary: — #### 1. Project & Regulatory Overview – **Core Objective:** SJVN sought the adoption of tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for a large-scale renewable energy project. This is a **post-bid, regulatory approval** step required under the Electricity Act, 2003. – **Project Scope:** 1200 MW of Interstate Transmission System (ISTS)-connected Solar PV Power […]