Regulatory Developments in Power Distribution Sector: March 26, 2025

Regulatory Developments in Power Distribution Sector: March 26, 2025

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  APTEL dismisses Ranee Polymers and Hindustan Gum & Chemicals’ appeal challenging HERC order The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed the appeals filed by Ranee Polymers Private Limited (Appeal No. 61 of 2022) and Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Limited (Appeal No. 62 of 2022) against the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) order dated December 17, 2019. The appellants challenged HERC’s ruling that compliance with the amended Regulation 42 of the HERC (Terms and…

Regulatory Developments in Power Transmission Sector: March 26, 2025

Regulatory Developments in Power Transmission Sector: March 26, 2025

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  APTEL dismisses KCP’s appeal challenging APERC order The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed the appeal filed by KCP Limited against the order issued by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) on September 24, 2016. The tribunal upheld APERC’s decision, holding KCP Limited liable to pay a surcharge on reactive power drawn from the grid of Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (AP Transco). APTEL noted that KCP Limited had challenged the…

Miscellaneous Regulatory Developments in Power Sector: March 26, 2025

Miscellaneous Regulatory Developments in Power Sector: March 26, 2025

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RERC passes suo motu order for generating companies, transmission licensees, and SLDC The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a suo motu order in line with the RERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2025. The order establishes the formats for generating companies, transmission licensees, and the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) to provide information required for determining the aggregate revenue requirement, tariff, multi-year tariff, and truing up petitions for the control…

Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: March 26, 2025

Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: March 26, 2025

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  CERC approves Sael Industries’ petition for directions on 2×300 MW connectivity The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the petition filed by Sael Industries Limited, Sael Solar Mhp1 Private Limited, and Sael Solar Mhp2 Private Limited, seeking appropriate directions regarding the 2×300 MW connectivity at the Kurnool-III pooling substation in Andhra Pradesh, which was granted in favor of Sael Industries Limited. CERC noted that a similar issue was addressed in its order dated…

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Power Mech secures Rs 5,790 million contract for Koderma power expansion

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Power Mech Projects Limited has won a Rs 5,790 million contract for civil, structural, and architectural works at the 2×800 MW Koderma Thermal Power Expansion Project.  The contract, awarded by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on March 21, 2025, includes leveling and grading of the entire power block area for Unit 3 and Unit 4. The work is expected to be completed in 32 months. The Koderma Thermal Power Station, located in Hirodih, Chandwara, Jharkhand,…

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PGCIL acquires two SPVs for transmission projects in Karnataka and Rajasthan

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has acquired two special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to implement key transmission projects in Karnataka and Rajasthan.  The two SPVs are: Chitradurga Bellary REZ Transmission Limited – Responsible for “Transmission Scheme for integration of Davanagere / Chitradurga and Bellary REZ in Karnataka.” Fatehgarh II And Barmer I PS Transmission Limited – Responsible for “Augmentation at Fatehgarh-II PS, Fatehgarh-IV PS (Section II) and Barmer-I PS.” The acquisition, completed on March…

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L&T and John Cockerill partner to explore solar power and energy storage

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L&T Energy Green Tech Limited (LTEGL), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Belgium-based John Cockerill Energy.  The agreement, signed on March 24, 2025, focuses on developing technologies in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thermal Energy Storage (TES). LTEGL is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions, including Green Hydrogen and electrolyser manufacturing. The company operates on three key pillars—Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)—to deliver…