Author: PPD Team Date: 18/02/2025
DERC approves BYPL’s petition for PSA with SECI for solar power procurement
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved the petition filed by BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) for the power sale agreement (PSA) dated June 17, 2019, with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to procure 150 MW of solar power. This includes 100 MW from SBSR Power Cleantech Eleven Private Limited and 50 MW from Eden Renewable Cite Private Limited, under the 1200 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS) scheme (Tranche-III).
In its order dated November 17, 2023, the commission had already approved the PSA for 50 MW from Eden Renewable Cite Private Limited, as well as the supplementary PSA dated September 10, 2021.
The commission acknowledged the decision by the Hon’ble Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on November 20, 2019, which adopted the tariff for individual projects under the ISTS Tranche-III solar scheme, through which power is being sold to BYPL.
The commission further noted that the Hon’ble Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), in its judgment on July 2, 2021, had set aside a previous order reducing the trading margin from Rs 0.07 per kWh to Rs 0.02 per kWh. As a result, the PSA for 100 MW power from SBSR Power Cleantech Eleven Private Limited is approved at a total tariff of Rs 2.68 per kWh, consisting of Rs 2.61 per kWh and Rs 0.07 per kWh as trading margin, as per APTEL’s judgment. However, the trading margin is subject to the final decision in Civil Appeal No. 6310 of 2021, as directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on May 4, 2023.
Petition No: 22/2021 | Click here to read the full order.
UPERC approves UPPCL’s petition for deviations in bidding documents for 4000 MW hydro power procurement
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the petition filed by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), requesting approval for deviations in the approved bidding documents. These documents, which include the request for proposal and power purchase agreement, are for the e-tender invitation to procure 4000 MW of power from hydroelectric projects. This power is intended to meet the needs of Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, and Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited.
UPPCL sought approval for changes in the bidding documents under petition No. 2057/2024, following the change of the bidding portal from the DEEP portal to the Bharat portal. After reviewing the documents and hearing the matter, the commission has granted approval for the modified bidding document, including the additional deviations, to procure the 4000 MW of power through competitive bidding.
UPPCL is required to align the final bidding document with the approved deviations before proceeding with the bidding process. A copy of the final document will be submitted to the commission for record.
Petition No. 2160 of 2024 | Click here to read the full order.
UPERC approves UPPCL’s petition for supplementary power purchase agreement with AGETTL
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the petition filed by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for the supplementary power purchase agreement (SPPA) dated July 18, 2024, between UPPCL and Adani Green Energy Twenty-Three Limited (AGETTL). The agreement pertains to the procurement of 50 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) power from Okasa, Uttar Pradesh.
UPPCL filed the petition in accordance with the National Company Law Tribunal’s order dated March 19, 2024, which approved the amalgamation of Tamil Nadu Urja Private Limited (TNUPL) with AGETTL. UPERC noted that the SPPA would not result in any adverse implications on tariff or other matters for UPPCL, as it involves only a change in the name of the solar power producer, at the instance of TNUPL.
The original petition No. 1110/2016, concerning the adoption of the tariff for 215 MW of solar PV power under Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency’s request for selection, is still under proceedings before the commission. This petition is tied to the August 5, 2024, judgment by the Hon’ble Appellate Tribunal for Electricity in Appeal No. 37 of 2018.
The commission has approved the SPPA, which involves changing the name of the solar power producer from TNUPL (a special purpose vehicle of Essel Infraproject Limited) to AGETTL, subject to the outcome of the ongoing proceedings in petition No. 1110/2016.
Petition No. 2172 of 2024 | Click here to read the full order.
HPERC approves SPPA for RDVP Solar Power Project
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has approved the joint petition filed by HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) and RDVP Solar Power Project for the supplementary power purchase agreement (SPPA) related to the RDVP Solar Power Project (765 kW).
The commission noted that the parties have signed a supplementary connection agreement, with HPSEBL agreeing to connect RDVP to the existing 11 kV Kotla feeder from the 66/33/11 kV sub-station at Baglehar through a solid tap, including the necessary protection arrangements.
Since the HIMURJA reduced the project capacity from 1.0 MW to 765 kW, and a revised supplementary connection agreement was signed, the joint petitioners have made a case for signing the SPPA to replace the previous power purchase agreement (PPA).
The commission approved the PPA subject to the following conditions:
- A provisional tariff of Rs. 3.50 per kWh will apply to the project, subject to future subsidy adjustments.
- The supplementary connection agreement and HIMURJA’s letters will form part of the SPPA.
- The provisional tariff will remain valid until March 31, 2026.
- Other terms from Petition No. 124 of 2024 will remain unchanged.
Petition No: 16 of 2025 | Click here to read the full order.
HPERC approves HPSEBL and SECI’s petition for procurement of 600 MW solar power
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has approved the petition filed by HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) for the procurement of 600 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) power from SECI under the ISTS-connected Tranche-XVIII scheme, following competitive bidding conducted by SECI.
The commission observed that the tariff offered by SECI was determined through a transparent bidding process as per the “Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid-Connected Solar Power Projects.” Additionally, a trading margin of Rs. 0.07 per kWh will be charged by SECI, although the tariff is yet to be adopted by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).
Given HPSEBL’s need for power procurement, the commission acknowledged the proposal to procure power at the tariff discovered through competitive bidding. As a result, the petition was approved. The commission granted permission for the procurement of 600 MW of ISTS-connected solar power for a period of 25 years, subject to the following conditions:
- Power will be procured at the agreed rates plus Rs. 0.07 per kWh as SECI’s trading margin.
- If SECI fails to provide an escrow arrangement or an irrevocable, unconditional, and revolving letter of credit to the solar power generators, SECI’s trading margin will be reduced to Rs. 0.02 per kWh.
- If the Ministry of Power (MoP) or any competent statutory authority reduces the trading margin of Rs. 0.07 per kWh for existing contracts in the future, SECI will pass the benefit on to HPSEBL.
- If the developer fails to commission the project and supply power by June 30, 2025, the applicable transmission charges on the ISTS system will be borne by the solar power developer or SECI.
Petition No: 17 of 2025 | Click here to read the full order.
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