Summary: — ### Key Amendments #### 1. Amendment to Regulation 1(4) – Banking Charge Validity Period The existing Regulation 1(4) is substituted to specify the validity period of banking charges: > **”The Banking Charge specified in Regulation 17.6 shall be effective from the date of notification of these Regulations up to 30th June 2026 or […]
Summary: — ### Detailed Business Points #### 1. Case Overview & Parties Involved – **Dispute Type:** A joint 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 […]
Summary: — ### 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 […]
Summary: — ### 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 […]
Summary: —- **Core Matter:** This order pertains to a petition filed by the **Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL)** , a state-owned distribution company. UGVCL sought the approval of the Commission to adopt tariffs discovered through a transparent reverse bidding process for solar projects under the PM-KUSUM Scheme. **Background & Regulatory Context:** – **PM-KUSUM Scheme:** […]
Summary: —- **Core Matter:** This order pertains to a petition filed by the **Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)** against the **Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)** . GSECL has approached the Commission seeking the **determination of tariff** for its 16 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Grid-connected Power Projects located at Mora, District Surat. **Legal Basis:** […]
Summary: —- **Core Matter:** The case involves a petition filed by **Bhathwari Technologies Limited** (the Petitioner) against **Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp. Limited** (GETCO, the Respondent). **Petitioner’s Request (Main Petition No. 2517 of 2025):** Bhathwari Technologies Limited sought directions from the Commission to extend the time period for commissioning its project capacity. The request was made […]
Summary: —- #### 1. Core Dispute: Extension Due to “Uncontrollable Events” – **The Petition:** Filed under **Section 86 (1) (c), (e), and (f)** of the Electricity Act, 2003, and Clause 3.9 of GERC Order No. 06 of 2024. – **Relief Sought:** Extension of the date for **grid connectivity and commissioning** for a 7.8 MW solar […]
Summary: —- #### 1. Core Dispute: Delay in Project Commissioning – **The Project:** A 4.00 MW (3.90 MW AC) solar power project under the **captive use category**. – **Petitioner’s Argument for Delay:** The developer blamed the utilities for delays in signing the connection agreement and providing estimates for supervision charges. They claimed the agreement was […]
Summary: —- #### 1. Core Objective of the Amendment – **What it is:** The amendment modifies Regulation 17.6 (viii) of the principal GEOA Regulations, 2024, which deals with “Banking facility and Charges.” – **The Change:** It introduces a specific, fixed **banking charge of ₹1.50 per unit**. – **Business Implication:** Banking allows a generator (like a […]