CERC Clears Rs.2.60/kWh Tariff for SECI's Solar Projects

19 Feb 2024 CW Team

SECI initiated proceedings under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003, seeking the adoption of tariff for their 600 MW solar power projects, labeled as Tranche-XI, interconnected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and selected through a competitive bidding process.

Respondents in the case included SAEL Industries, SAEL Solar MHP1, SAEL Solar MHP2, and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL).

SECI's petition also encompassed the approval of a trading margin of ?0.07 (~$0.0084) per kWh, a component that was mutually agreed upon by distribution companies (DISCOMs).

Highlighting the bidding process, SECI revealed that a tender was released on March 31, 2023, alongside a draft power purchase agreement (PPA) and power supply agreement (PSA) for selecting 2,000 MW ISTS-connected solar power projects under Tranche-XI. This led to the selection of six bidders for the entire capacity, with SAEL solar MHP1, SAEL solar MHP2, and GUVNL securing contracts for 600 MW each at ?2.60 (~$0.03)/kWh.

The slated commissioning date for these projects is June 30, 2025. To benefit from a 25-year waiver of ISTS charges, projects must declare commercial operation by this date.

The Commission, after thorough analysis, concluded that the tariff adoption was justified given the transparent and competitive nature of the bidding process, adhering to Ministry of Power guidelines. Consequently, the approved tariffs remain valid throughout the respective periods of the executed PPAs and PSAs.

GUVNL and SAEL Industries expressed no objections to the Commission?s decision.

This move by CERC sets a precedent for transparent bidding processes and tariff approvals in the renewable energy sector. Recently, the Commission's decision regarding the delay in adopting tariff orders by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation has highlighted the importance of timely regulatory actions in facilitating renewable energy projects.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has given its stamp of approval for a tariff of ?2.60 (~$0.03) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a combined capacity of 600 megawatts (MW) from solar power projects spearheaded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). Additionally, the Commission has endorsed a trading margin of ?0.07 ($0.00084) per kWh. SECI initiated proceedings under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003, seeking the adoption of tariff for their 600 MW solar power projects, labeled as Tranche-XI, interconnected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and selected through a competitive bidding process. Respondents in the case included SAEL Industries, SAEL Solar MHP1, SAEL Solar MHP2, and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL). SECI's petition also encompassed the approval of a trading margin of ?0.07 (~$0.0084) per kWh, a component that was mutually agreed upon by distribution companies (DISCOMs). Highlighting the bidding process, SECI revealed that a tender was released on March 31, 2023, alongside a draft power purchase agreement (PPA) and power supply agreement (PSA) for selecting 2,000 MW ISTS-connected solar power projects under Tranche-XI. This led to the selection of six bidders for the entire capacity, with SAEL solar MHP1, SAEL solar MHP2, and GUVNL securing contracts for 600 MW each at ?2.60 (~$0.03)/kWh. The slated commissioning date for these projects is June 30, 2025. To benefit from a 25-year waiver of ISTS charges, projects must declare commercial operation by this date. The Commission, after thorough analysis, concluded that the tariff adoption was justified given the transparent and competitive nature of the bidding process, adhering to Ministry of Power guidelines. Consequently, the approved tariffs remain valid throughout the respective periods of the executed PPAs and PSAs. GUVNL and SAEL Industries expressed no objections to the Commission?s decision. This move by CERC sets a precedent for transparent bidding processes and tariff approvals in the renewable energy sector. Recently, the Commission's decision regarding the delay in adopting tariff orders by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation has highlighted the importance of timely regulatory actions in facilitating renewable energy projects.

Infrastructure Urban

05 Nov 2025

TBO Tek Q2 Profit Climbs 12%, Revenue Surges 26% YoY

TBO Tek Limited one of the world’s largest travel distribution platforms, reported a solid performance for Q2 FY26 with a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 5.68 billion, reflecting broad-based growth and improving profitability.The company recorded a Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of Rs 8,901 crore, up 12 per cent YoY, driven by strong performance across Europe, MEA, and APAC regions. Adjusted EBITDA before acquisition-related costs stood at Rs 1.04 billion, up 16 per cent YoY, translating into an 18.32 per cent margin compared to 16.56 per cent in Q1 FY26. Profit after tax r..

Infrastructure Energy

05 Nov 2025

Northern Graphite, Rain Carbon Secure R&D Grant for Greener Battery Materials

Northern Graphite Corporation and Rain Carbon Canada Inc, a subsidiary of Rain Carbon Inc, have jointly received up to C$860,000 (€530,000) in funding under the Canada–Germany Collaborative Industrial Research and Development Programme to develop sustainable battery anode materials.The two-year, C$2.2 million project aims to transform natural graphite processing by-products into high-performance, battery-grade anode material (BAM). Supported by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Programme (NRC IRAP) and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs a..

Infrastructure Urban

05 Nov 2025

Antony Waste Q2 Revenue Jumps 16%; Subsidiary Wins Rs 3,200 Cr WtE Projects

Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited (AWHCL), a leading player in India’s municipal solid waste management sector, announced a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in total operating revenue to Rs 2.33 billion for Q2 FY26. The growth was driven by higher waste volumes, escalated contracts, and strong operational execution.EBITDA rose 18 per cent to Rs 570 million, with margins steady at 21.6 per cent, while profit after tax stood at Rs 173 million, up 13 per cent YoY. Revenue from Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Transportation (MSW C&T) reached Rs 1.605 billion, and MSW Processing re..