In Short : Under Section 63 of the Indian Electricity Act of 2003, Kudankulam ISTS Transmission Limited (KITL), which is centrally controlled, has petitioned the CERC to implement transmission tariffs. The August 5 hearing, which was presided over by the commission’s panel, was a crucial step in establishing the project’s transmission infrastructure cost structure.
Regulatory Actions and Petition
Power Grid Corporation’s fully owned subsidiary KITL is requesting approval of the tariff and cost parameters for the transmission system that will remove power from the Kudankulam ISTS corridor. The petition, which is currently awaiting the commission’s final instructions, was found to have complied with all technical and procedural requirements at the hearing.
Importance for Clean Power Flow and Grid Extension
Securing authorized transmission costs is crucial for the smooth dispatch of power from the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant units as well as for financial certainty. The economic basis for improving interstate transmission infrastructure, which is essential for integrating low-carbon energy into the national grid, is supported by these fees.
About ISTS Transmission Limited (KITL) in Kudankulam
The designated SPV for building and running transmission corridors for evacuating power from Kudankulam’s nuclear plant units is KITL, which Power Grid formed on June 28, 2024. Strengthening sustainable energy channeling systems throughout areas and bolstering India’s energy transmission capabilities depend heavily on the company’s regulatory success.
