UPERC Admits Petition For 1200 MW Firm And Dispatchable Renewable Energy Procurement In Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has recently issued an order in a matter involving the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL). The petition was filed by UPPCL seeking approval for the procurement of 1,200 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) power. This energy will be sourced from renewable energy projects connected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and will include energy storage systems, making it more reliable and consistent. The proposal is outlined in a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) signed on February 20, 2025, which was the result of a tariff-based competitive bidding process.

The case was heard by a quorum of the commission consisting of Chairman Shri Arvind Kumar and Member Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh. UPPCL was the petitioner, while SJVN Limited (SJVNL) was the respondent. The hearing took place on August 5, 2025. Representing UPPCL, counsel Savyasachi Saumitra explained that the petition was specifically for the approval of the procurement of 1200 MW of FDRE power. He clarified that the competitive bidding process had been initiated by SJVNL, and UPPCL had given its formal consent to procure this power on February 17, 2025.

An important aspect highlighted during the hearing was the issue of tariff adoption. The counsel for UPPCL informed the commission that a separate petition regarding tariff adoption had already been filed before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). He further added that CERC had reserved its order on the matter. The state commission also raised queries about the composition of the renewable energy projects involved in the FDRE power procurement. The counsel for UPPCL assured that these details would be submitted to the commission in due course.

After reviewing the submissions, the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided to admit the petition. At the same time, it issued a set of directions to both parties to ensure that all necessary information and responses are placed on record. The respondent, SJVNL, was directed to file its reply within two weeks. UPPCL was also instructed to provide further details within the same period. Specifically, UPPCL has been asked to submit the current status of the CERC proceedings on tariff adoption, along with comprehensive details of the FDRE project composition from the selected developers. In addition, UPPCL was directed to provide a complete copy of the communications exchanged between SJVNL and UPPCL, which had been referred to in the consent letter dated February 17, 2025.

The commission also required UPPCL to furnish a list of all existing approved Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in a prescribed format to facilitate better assessment of the overall power procurement plan. The case has been scheduled for its next hearing on September 9, 2025. Both UPPCL and SJVNL are expected to comply with the commission’s directions before that date.

This order marks a significant step forward in advancing renewable energy procurement for Uttar Pradesh. With 1,200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy planned, backed by storage systems, the state aims to ensure greater reliability of a clean power supply. The outcome of the CERC tariff adoption petition and the subsequent hearings before the state commission will play a decisive role in moving the project ahead.