The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has granted in-principle approval for capital expenditure of Rs 47,306.28 lakh, or approximately Rs 473 crore, for four new transmission schemes proposed by the West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (WBSETCL). In its order dated August 13, 2026, the Commission approved WBSETCL’s investment proposal under Regulation 2.8.2.3…
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has granted in-principle approval to West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (WBSETCL) for a capital expenditure of Rs 332.94 crore for the second phase of a transmission scheme associated with the upcoming JSW Thermal Power Plant at Salboni in West Medinipur district. The project forms part of…
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has granted in-principle approval to West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) to seek recovery of expenditure incurred, or to be incurred, due to a shortfall in government grants for six 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. However, the Commission has directed that such claims may be…
In a set of orders issued in late December 2025, the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission approved three major renewable power procurement proposals totaling more than 950 MW. The approvals are intended to help utilities meet Renewable Purchase Obligation targets and manage demand variability. CESC approval for 600 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement On 17 December,…
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has granted in-principle approval to two major investment proposals from the West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (WBSETCL), totalling Rs 1,375.39 crore. The approvals, issued in early November 2025, cover a series of new transmission schemes aimed at expanding network capacity, improving system reliability, and meeting the…
APERC approves 400 MW wind-solar hybrid projects The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has granted approval for four amended Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) totaling 400 MW of wind-solar hybrid power. The projects, developed by Axis Energy Ventures India Private Limited (AEVIPL) under the Bundling, Balancing, and Banking (BBB) scheme, will supply electricity to…
CERC approves tariff for NTPC’s Tanda Thermal Power Station Stage-II The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the tariff for NTPC Limited’s Tanda Thermal Power Station Stage-II (1320 MW) for the period from Unit-I’s commercial operation date (7 November 2019) to 31 March 2024. The Tanda station, located in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh,…