Jan 29, 2019
Dacă toată lumea are o latură frumoasă, atunci eu sunt cerc.
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Dacă toată lumea are o latură frumoasă, atunci eu sunt cerc.
Lecția despre cerc
Se desenează pe nisip un cerc
după care se taie în două,
cu același băț de alun se taie în două.
După aceea se cade în genunchi,
După aceea se cade pe brânci.
După aceea se izbește cu fruntea nisipul
și i se cere iertare.
Atât.
CERC Order Shapes Coal India Mine Commissioning Disputes
CERC has recognised the 22.5-month delay in commissioning NTPC's Talaipalli captive coal mine as an uncontrollable event, fixing the mine's COD at 1 October 2023 despite objections from distribution companies. While granting relief on the commissioning delay, the Commission limited the revised project cost to Rs 4,340.50 crore and disallowed Rs 136.55 crore of capital expenditure. The order also notes that Thriveni Earthmovers paid NTPC Rs 58.83 crore, reducing the project's capital cost.
The decision provides an important regulatory precedent for captive coal mining projects supplying thermal generation.
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Renewable energy projects Get New CERC Framework for Unused Grid Connectivity
The Renewable energy projects industry received a major regulatory reform after the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission introduced a voluntary mechanism for developers holding unused inter-State transmission connectivity. The Commission identified 22,054 MW of connectivity without corresponding purchase agreements out of 40,420 MW allocated through letters of award issued between 2019 and 2025. The initiative seeks to improve CTU connectivity utilisation across India's transmission network.
Developers now have four options during a 60-day implementation period. They may retain connectivity by accepting revised commissioning timelines and providing a reduced bank guarantee, substitute a fresh purchase agreement, surrender connectivity voluntarily with refund of bank guarantees, or take no action. Any surrendered transmission capacity will be auctioned by CTUIL at a reserve price of Rs 3 lakh per MW, with auction proceeds allocated toward reducing transmission charges for grid users.
The eligible connectivity allocations originated through SECI, NTPC, NHPC and SJVN. The order does not automatically cancel existing grants but introduces a market-based approach for reallocating unused transmission access. EnergylineIndia.com provides verified coverage of Renewable energy projects, regulatory developments and transmission policy. Indian Power news continues monitoring CTUIL's upcoming auction guidelines, including node-wise availability and auction design. The Renewable energy projects sector will closely watch participation levels because the amount of released capacity depends entirely on voluntary developer response, making Renewable energy projects increasingly linked with efficient transmission planning, CERC, Renewable Projects, CTUIL, Power Transmission, Grid Access, Energy News.
Holding a grid connection you can't use? India's power regulator just called time on that.
On 10 July, CERC found that of 40,420 MW of inter-State connectivity handed out since 2019, only 2,338 MW had an actual buyer behind it. It gave developers 60 days to keep their slot against a firm deadline, swap in a real contract, or surrender it — with surrendered capacity auctioned off to projects that will actually build. The move is voluntary, so it frees only what developers agree to give up.
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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Petition No. 982/GT/2025 dated 8 June 2026, directed NTPC Limited to submit additional information on affidavit by 15 June 2026 for the 2019-24 tariff truing-up of the 1,000 MW Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station Stage-III.
The Commission flagged a numerical discrepancy and several high-value capital-spares claims that require regulatory justification before the truing-up can be finalised.
Background
Tariff truing-ups under the CERC framework reconcile actual capital expenditure, operation and maintenance costs, and other parameters against the assumptions made in the original tariff order for the regulatory period.
Any disallowance or addition retrospectively adjusts NTPC's revenue entitlement and the tariff payable by beneficiary states.
Key concerns
CERC noted a discrepancy between Rs. 8,487.62 lakh of un-discharged liabilities shown in the petition and Rs. 8,488.33 lakh shown in Form-S.
The Commission also questioned the eligibility and value of several capital-spares claims, including a fully-bladed LP rotor valued at Rs. 2,314.27 lakh and a WDG-3A diesel locomotive valued at Rs. 2,152.50 lakh.
Implications
The outcome of the proceeding will affect NTPC's regulatory asset base and future tariff treatment.
The decision is also relevant for beneficiary states because it influences retrospective tariff obligations.
Wider significance
The proceeding highlights CERC's approach to evaluating capital-spares claims and ensuring that only eligible expenditure enters the tariff framework.
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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Petition No. 982/GT/2025 dated 8 June 2026, directed NTPC Limited to submit additional information on affidavit by 15 June 2026 for the 2019-24 tariff truing-up of the 1,000 MW Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station Stage-III.
The Commission flagged a numerical discrepancy and several high-value capital-spares claims that require regulatory justification before the truing-up can be finalised.
Background
Tariff truing-ups under the CERC framework reconcile actual capital expenditure, operation and maintenance costs, and other parameters against the assumptions made in the original tariff order for the regulatory period.
Any disallowance or addition retrospectively adjusts NTPC's revenue entitlement and the tariff payable by beneficiary states.
Key concerns
CERC noted a discrepancy between Rs. 8,487.62 lakh of un-discharged liabilities shown in the petition and Rs. 8,488.33 lakh shown in Form-S.
The Commission also questioned the eligibility and value of several capital-spares claims, including a fully-bladed LP rotor valued at Rs. 2,314.27 lakh and a WDG-3A diesel locomotive valued at Rs. 2,152.50 lakh.
Implications
The outcome of the proceeding will affect NTPC's regulatory asset base and future tariff treatment.
The decision is also relevant for beneficiary states because it influences retrospective tariff obligations.
Wider significance
The proceeding highlights CERC's approach to evaluating capital-spares claims and ensuring that only eligible expenditure enters the tariff framework.
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CERC grants transmission licence to TP Gopalpur for 765/400 kV 2x1500 MVA GIS project across four states
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted a transmission licence to TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited.
The order was issued on May 21, 2026.
The matter is Petition No. 125/TL/2026.
The licence has been granted under Sections 14, 15 and 79(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
The project will be implemented under the inter-state transmission system framework.
Project scope
The project includes a new 765/400 kV gas-insulated substation.
The transformation capacity will be 2x1500 MVA.
The scope also includes 765 kV 330 MVAr bus reactors.
Associated 765 kV and 400 kV bays are also part of the scheme.
The project is targeted for completion by December 31, 2027.
Four-state relevance
The project has relevance across Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal.
State transmission utilities from these four states were among the respondents.
CTUIL and REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited were also respondents.
This shows the multi-state coordination required for the project.
Why this matters
A 765/400 kV substation of this size is a major grid node.
It can strengthen inter-state power transfer capability.
It can also support evacuation of generation from eastern India.
The additional high-voltage infrastructure will help reduce congestion and improve grid reliability.
GIS advantage
The project uses gas-insulated substation technology.
GIS is useful where land is limited or where compact high-voltage infrastructure is needed.
It also supports better reliability in difficult environmental conditions.
This makes it suitable for strategic transmission nodes.
Transformation capacity
The 2x1500 MVA configuration provides 3,000 MVA of transformation capacity.
This allows large volumes of power to move between 765 kV and 400 kV networks.
Such capacity is important as regional demand rises.
It also supports large-scale renewable and conventional generation evacuation.
Private transmission role
TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited is the licensed transmission developer.
The company was earlier known as ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited.
The project reflects continued private participation in India’s ISTS buildout.
Tariff-based competitive bidding has become a major route for such transmission projects.
Beneficiary impact
For Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, the project can improve transfer capability and supply reliability.
For generators, it provides stronger evacuation infrastructure.
For DISCOMs, better inter-state transmission can support more reliable procurement.
For consumers, it can reduce the risk of grid bottlenecks affecting supply.
Execution challenge
The key deadline is December 31, 2027.
The project must manage equipment procurement, construction, bay integration and commissioning.
High-voltage GIS equipment and transformers are long-lead items.
Timely execution will therefore be critical.
Strategic message
CERC’s licence to TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited adds another major 765 kV node to India’s inter-state grid.
The 765/400 kV, 2x1500 MVA GIS substation will support power transfer across eastern India.
The project strengthens grid reliability, evacuation capacity and inter-state transmission resilience.
The key watchpoints are equipment ordering, construction progress, coordination with state utilities, and commissioning by December 31, 2027.
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