The Future of SCADA & OPGW Upgrades in Eastern India

The Future of SCADA & OPGW Upgrades in Eastern India

Case Overview Proceedings Commission’s Directions The Commission directed PGCIL to file, within two weeks, the following via affidavit: Current Status The petition has been reserved for order, subject to PGCIL’s affidavit and respondent submissions. The Commission will issue the final tariff order for 2019–24 after compliance, covering the SCADA and OPGW network upgrades in the […]

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Northern Region Strengthening Scheme-XXII Petition for Truing Up and Determining Transmission Tariff in Northern Region

The Eastern Region’s petition for the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations pertaining to “POWERGRID work associated with common transmission system for Phase-II Generation Projects in Odisha”

Summary: Case Overview Petitioner: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL)Respondents: Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Ltd. and OthersSubjects: Petition 189/TT/2025 – Odisha System Issue: The Commission earlier (Order 94/TT/2024) directed that re-conductoring works must be booked as Additional Capitalisation under original projects.Amendment: Petition 378/TT/2025 – Barh Transmission System Issue: PGCIL sought to amend petition […]

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Northern Region Strengthening Scheme-XXII Petition for Truing Up and Determining Transmission Tariff in Northern Region

Request for Truing Up and Transmission Tariff Determination for Northern Region Transmission Asset at Saharanpur (PG)

Summary: Case Overview Petitioner: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL)Respondents: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) and 15 othersSubject: Proceedings PGCIL’s representatives appeared, along with advocates for UPPTCL.UPPTCL filed a reply opposing/raising issues.PGCIL requested one week to file its rejoinder.UPPTCL requested that the matter be reserved for order. Commission’s Directions Current Status The petition […]

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Northern Region Strengthening Scheme-XXII Petition for Truing Up and Determining Transmission Tariff in Northern Region

Northern Region Strengthening Scheme-XXII Petition for Truing Up and Determining Transmission Tariff in Northern Region

Summary: Case Overview Petitioner: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL)Respondents: UPPCL, MPPMCL, BSPHCL, TANGEDCO & others (varies by petition)Date of Hearing: 26th August 2025Coram: Chairperson Jishnu Barua, Members Ramesh Babu V., Harish Dudani, Ravinder Singh Dhillon Petitions Covered Subject: Truing up of tariffs (2019–24) and tariff determination (2024–29). Proceedings Replies filed: Commission’s Directions Current […]

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Understanding the GERC Petition: A Complete Overview

The GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations petition in order to finish the evacuation system

Background Petition No. 2474 of 2025 was filed by JSW Renewable Energy (Anjar) Limited against the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO), along with IA No. 33 of 2025 seeking interim relief. The case concerns a 16.5 MW solar–wind hybrid project being developed by JSW Renewable. Petitioner’s Arguments JSW Renewable sought a 158-day extension, citing: […]

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Transmission Systems Under the Electricity Act

Technical upgrades or modifications to the transmission systems are petitioned under the Electricity Act.

Background The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has filed a petition before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) under Sections 79(1)(c) and 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The case involves the non-inclusion or de-capitalization of assets that are no longer in use following technical upgrades or modifications. Respondents include the Northern Regional […]

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CERC Tariff Regulations Effectively

Petition for Truing up and Determining Transmission Tariff for the North Eastern Region of CERC (Business Conduct) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations

Petitions Overview Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has filed multiple petitions before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003. These petitions seek: The petitions cover several transmission schemes: Proceedings A specific query was raised in Petition No. 58/TT/2025, where the Commission sought […]

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The Future of Energy: Rooftop Solar PV Explained

The Future of Energy: Rooftop Solar PV Explained

GERC Initiates Public Consultation on Net Metering Agreement Exemption for Rooftop Solar under PM Surya Ghar Scheme Case Overview Petitioners: Four Gujarat DISCOMs – UGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL and DGVCLRespondents: Torrent Power Ltd (Ahmedabad, Surat, Dahej, Dholera, MBSIR), Aspenpark Infra, Deendayal Port Authority, GIFT Power Company, Jubilant Infrastructures, MPSEZ Utilities and othersSubject: Request for exemption from […]

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Unlocking the Secrets of CERC Trading License Regulations

CERC Order: Upgrade to Category II JSW Power Trading Licence

Case OverviewPetitioner: JSW Power Trading Company Limited (JSWPTCL)Subject: Application for upgradation of inter-State electricity trading licence from Category III to Category II under CERC Trading Licence Regulations, 2020Order Date: 31st August 2025Coram: Chairperson Jishnu Barua, Members Ramesh Babu V., Harish Dudani and Ravinder Singh Dhillon Licence History Current Petition (2025) JSWPTCL applied for Category II […]

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