Regulatory Developments in Power Trading Sector: March 20, 2025

Regulatory Developments in Power Trading Sector: March 20, 2025

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  CERC grants Category V trading license to Sunsure Power Markets The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved Sunsure Power Markets Private Limited’s petition for a Category V license for inter-state electricity trading across all states and union territories in India. The approval is in accordance with the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Trading Licence and Other Related Matters) Regulations, 2020, as amended. CERC noted that Sunsure Power Markets meets the…

Regulatory Developments in Power Distribution Sector: March 20, 2025

Regulatory Developments in Power Distribution Sector: March 20, 2025

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  DERC approves BRPL’s short-term power procurement at Rs 6.21 per kWh The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved BSES Rajdhani Power Limited’s (BRPL) petition for adopting the tariff discovered in its short-term power procurement process. The commission also granted approval for the Letter of Intent (LOI) issued on February 11, 2025, to the successful bidders. BRPL sought approval for procuring 883 million units (MU) of short-term power from May 2025 to July 2025…

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Sillahalla hydel project faces opposition over ecological concerns in Nilgiris

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The Sillahalla Ecology and Social Protection Association (SESPA) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to scrap the 2,000 MW Sillahalla Hydel Power Project, citing concerns about the fragile ecology of the Nilgiris. The project, estimated to cost Rs 69.14 billion, is planned by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) in two stages.  SESPA has written to Chief Minister M K Stalin, warning of environmental damage and livelihood loss. The letter precedes a public…

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JSW Energy signs PPA for 1,600 MW project in West Bengal, revives Odisha plant

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JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for a 1,600 MW supercritical/ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. The agreement was finalised on March 13, 2025. The plant will be a greenfield project with a capacity of 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) and will be developed within West Bengal. It will be connected to the State Transmission Utility (STU) network. The project will follow a Public-Private…

Power Sector News Roundup for March 19, 2025

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India: Power Grid approves Rs 3.41 billion for two transmission projects. India completes concept design of Bharat Small Modular Reactor. RMC Switchgears, GP Eco, and Insolation Energy win solar contracts. UK and Odisha partner to boost clean energy and net-zero goals. Amrut Energy raises Rs 1 billion to expand solar pump manufacturing. Jakson Green to invest Rs 86.66 billion in renewable energy expansion.