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Key Orders


1. BERC: Suo Motu Proceeding for formulation of BERC (T&Cs for Tariff determination from RE Sources) Regulations, 2025

Clause no. - Clause 17 (b), Pg.23-24

As per draft BERC (RE Tariff) Regulations, 2025 - 17. Return on Equity

b. The normative Return on Equity shall be 14%. The normative Return on Equity shall be grossed up by the latest available notified Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) rate for the first 20 years of the Tariff Period and by the latest available notified Corporate Tax rate for the remaining Tariff Period.

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2. AERC: Petition of APDCL for approval of long-term procurement of 3200MW (4 x 800 MW) of coal-based thermal power

Petitioner: Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL)

Background: APDCL submitted a petition under Section 63 of Electricity Act 2003, for procurement of 3200 MW (4X800 MW) of coal based thermal power on long term basis (first 800 MW by December’2030 and subsequent tranches of 800 MW at interval of 6 months thereafter) from plant to be set up by bidder/generator in Assam.

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3. DERC: Petition of Tata Power Delhi Distribution for Bidding Documents approval of 200MW FDRE with energy storage systems

Petitioner: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

Background: Petition u/S 86(1)(b) and (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and other enabling provisions for seeking in-principle approval of the Bidding Documents of 200MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy with energy storage systems, with additional 200MW green shoe option under Guidelines for tariff Based Competitive Bidding process for procurement of Firm and Dispatchable Power from Grid connected Renewable Energy Power Projects with Energy Storage Systems for meeting its RPO.

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Bid Updates result


1. MahaTransco Issue tender for EPC Partners for Setting up 2,000 MW / 4,000 MWh BESS Project

The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company (MSETCL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to empanel EPC contractors, technology providers, and system integrators for 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Selected partners will support MSETCL’s participation in the MSEDCL tender.

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2. SECI's Tender Auction Results for 2000 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects with 1000MW/4000MWh ESS in Across India

SECU's Tender Auction Results yield ₹2.87 - ₹2.88/kWh as the least Tariff for RE Project Developers Welspun Renewables Energy, MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Ltd., Shivalaya Construction Ltd, Oswal Cables Ltd, Purvah Green Power, Banyan Insolation, LC Infra Projects, Stockwell Solar Service, SAEL Industries, GH2 Solar Ltd, Navayuga Green Energy for PPA

Key Petitions


1. DERC: Petition of BSES Rajdhani Power for approval of commissioning of a grid scale BESS at 66/11 KV G-5 Matiala

Petitioner: BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.

Background: The instant Petition has been filed by the Petitioner, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. (BRPL) under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 57 of the DERC Comprehensive (Conduct of the Business) Regulations, 2001 praying, inter-alia, to grant an in-principle approval for conducting a competitive bidding to discover levelized capacity charges exercise in accordance with the Ministry of Power Guidelines issued on 10.

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2. DERC: Petition of BSES Rajdhani Power for approval of commissioning of a grid scale BESS at 33/11 KV Shivalik Grid

Petitioner: BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.

Background: The instant Petition has been filed by the Petitioner, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. (BRPL) under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 57 of the DERC Comprehensive (Conduct of the Business) Regulations, 2001 praying, inter-alia, to grant an in-principle approval for conducting a competitive bidding to discover levelized capacity charges exercise in accordance with the Ministry of Power Guidelines issued on 10.

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3. MPERC: Petition of Orient Paper Mills v/s MPUVNL for review of order dated 04.11.2024

Petitioner: M/s Orient Paper Mills

Versus

MP Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. 

Background: Petition under Section 94(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with Regulation 40 of the MPERC (Conduct of Business) (Revision-I) Regulations 2016 and Order 47 Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 for review of order dated 04.

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Regulations Policy Highlights


1. BERC: Suo-Motu proceeding for formulating, draft BERC (Fees, Fines and Charges) (1st Amendment) Regulation, 2025

Suo-Motu proceeding for formulating, draft BERC (Fees, Fines and Charges) (1st Amendment) Regulation, 2025

Nature of Petition/Application - Determination of tariff for supply of electricity by generating company to distribution licensee under the provisions of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 62 of the Act:

Non-conventional & Renewable Sources of Energy, including co-generation.

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2. HERC: Suo Moto proceedings for HERC (T&Cs for determination of Tariff from RE sources, RPO & REC) Regulations 2025

Intervener(s): Haryana Power Purchase Centre, Panchkula (HPPC), Starwire (India) Vidyut Pvt. Ltd. (Starwire), Indian Energy Exchange Ltd. (IEX), Chanderpur Renewal Power Co. Pvt. Ltd &  Yamunanagar Jagadhri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

IN THE MATTER OF: Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for determination of Tariff from Renewable Energy Sources, Renewable Purchase Obligation and Renewable Energy Certificate) Regulations, 2025.

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3. CERC: Suo-Motu on Violation of the provisions of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations, 2021, GNA Energy Private Limited

Bakcground:

In the backdrop of the SEBI’s order dated 15.10.2025 and in terms of Regulation 49(2) of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Market) Regulations, 2021 (in short, ‘PMR 2021’) read with Section 128 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (the Act) and Regulation 51 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023 (in short, ‘the COB Regulations, 2023), this Petition has been categorized as ‘suo motu’ and order is being issued.

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Open Access Updates


1. CERC: Petition Under Section 79 to Quash TANGEDCO’s Rs.48 Crore Claim; BALCO

Petition under Section 79 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for quashing the illegal claim of Rs. 48 crores raised by the Respondent TANGEDCO vide its letter(s) dated 31.7.2024 and 30.9.2024 towards the alleged Liquidated Damages in terms of Article 4.8.1 and 4.8.2 of the PPA dated 23.8.2013 read with the Addendum dated 10.

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2. Aptel Order for RP No.11 of 2025; IPCL vs PGVCL; Tribunal Reviews Energy Accounting Methodology for Wind Generator

Investment & Precision Casting Ltd

Versus

Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited & Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission

Background:

1. The Petitioner is seeking review of the judgement dated 3rd December, 2024 of this Tribunal passed in Appeal No. 339 of 2018 filed by 1st Respondent whereby the appeal has been partly allowed and the impugned order dated 15th July, 2015 of the 2nd Respondent i.

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3. PSERC: Petition of PSPCL for determination of additional surcharge to be made applicable on to open access consumers

Petitioner: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited

Background: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has filed the present petition for determination of applicable additional surcharge for the period 01.10.2025 to 31.03.2026, to be levied on the Open Access Consumers availing power through open access from the sources other than PSPCL.

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Key Insights


1. MNRE release Amendment in Operational Guidelines for VGF Scheme for BESS supported through PSDF

The Ministry of Power has revised operational guidelines for the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), as communicated on August 4, 2025, to Principal Secretaries of Energy across multiple states. The amendments emphasize promoting indigenous software development and ensuring high-quality standards for battery storage systems installed domestically.

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2. CERC: Petition for etermination of the transmission tariff for the 2024-29; Combined Assets under the NRSSS_XXIII in NR

Petition under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1) (d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023 for truing up of the transmission tariff for the 2019-24 period and determination of the transmission tariff for the 2024-29 period for the Combined Assets under the “Northern Region System Strengthening Scheme- XXIII” in the Northern Region.

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3. Aptel Order for APPEAL No.14 OF 2020; VIPL vs AERC; Dispute Over Grid Power Billing After VIPL Generation Ceased

Vidarbha Industries Power Limited

Versus

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission & Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited

Background:

1. The following issue arises for our consideration in this appeal: - “Whether the appellant’s generating station is liable to be billed as HT Industrial-I consumer after its complete shutdown for the power drawn from the grid of distribution licensee i.

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Most Read Updates


1. MPERC: Petition of Lokmat Media v/s MPPMCL for approval of Change in law & grant of compensation to offset impact

Petitioner: M/s Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd.

Versus

MP Power Management Co. Ltd. & MP Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.

Background: Petition under section 86(1)(f) 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for (i) approval of “Change in Law” and (ii) seeking an appropriate mechanism for grant of an appropriate adjustment/ compensation to offset financial/ commercial impact of change in law events on account of impact of anti-dumping duty on Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass vide GOI Notification No.

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2. GERC: Petition of MPSEZ Utilities for compliance of GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources)Regulations, 2010

Petitioner: MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited

Background: The present Petition has been filed by M/s MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) under the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources), Regulations, 2010 as amended for its license area regarding compliance of the percentage targets of purchase of energy from renewable energy sources for FY 2020-21.

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3. GERC: Petition of TPL for revision of minimum quantum of purchase from RE sources for FY 2020-21 for Dahej License Area

Petitioner: Torrent Power Limited (TPL)

Background: The present petition has been filed by the Petitioner for its Dahej license area seeking revision in the percentage target of purchase from renewable energy sources for FY 2020-21 keeping in view the supply constraints and the factors beyond the control of the Petitioner.

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