POWERGRID INTRANET 9th...(TBCB scope) a. Fatehgarh Pooling Station - Bhadla (PG) SPV for TBCB transmission system has been transferred on 14.03.2018. Bidding for generation shall be

Minutes of 9th

JCC of Northern Region held on 20/12/2018

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Minutes of 9th

Joint Co-ordination Committee meeting of Generation Projects granted Connectivity/LTA in Northern

Region (NR) held on 20/12/2018 at POWERGRID, Gurgaon

1. The 9th Joint Co-ordination Committee meeting of generation projects granted Connectivity/LTA in Northern Region was held at POWERGRID Office, Gurgaon on 20/12/2018. The list of participants of the meeting is enclosed at Annexure-I.

2. After welcoming the participants, it was informed by CTU-Planning that Minutes of the 8th Meeting of the Joint Co-ordination Committee of generation projects in Northern Region held on 28/09/2018, were circulated vide letter ref. no. C/CTU/NR/00/8JCC dated 20/11/2018. NPCIL vide letter dated 21/11/2018 has stated that they have never agreed to pay the transmission charges as indicated in Sl. No 2 of Page 17 of MOM of 8th JCC of NR held on 28/09/2018. CTU stated that irrespective of disagreement mentioned in NPCIL letter, they are liable to pay the transmission charges for the associated transmission system for the delayed period of commissioning of RAPP 7&8 generation project as per CERC Regulations/ Detailed Procedure and the mechanism provided in CERC Order dated 06/11/2018 in Petition no. 261/MP/2018. With this, the minutes were confirmed.

3. It was re-iterated that JCC forum has been created for co-ordination purpose to attempt matching of generation schedules with the associated transmission system, and accordingly, the information given by generation developers is being taken into cognizance for co-ordination purpose which can be achieved only if the applicant/generation developers provide realistic schedule & other status of generation project /dedicated line. However, for any substantial issue, it may be submitted to CTU, by clarifying the nature of issue to be dealt therein, as per the Regulatory framework. It was further informed that some letters are being sent by LTA customers related to relinquishment which are not clear in the content; therefore it was advised that such communication may strictly follow CERC Regulatory provisions (Regulation 18) specifically regarding notice, clearly therein mentioning the relinquishment quantum, date of relinquishment and consent for payment of applicable relinquishment charges. An advisory in this regard is already available at CTU website.

4. It was also mentioned that CERC has notified the Detailed Procedure for Grant of connectivity to projects based on renewable sources to ISTS on 15/05/2018 in the Petition No. 145/MP/2017. As per the procedure, the connectivity applications shall be processed for grant of Connectivity in two stages i.e. Stage-I & Stage-II. Stage-I Connectivity shall be granted by indicating two locations- one Primary and other alternate location. Grant of Stage-I Connectivity shall not create any vested right in favor of the grantee on ISTS infrastructure including bays. The grantee shall be allocated bay in either primary or indicated alternate location which shall be specified at the time of grant of Stage-II Connectivity based on the then availability of bay. The Stage-I Connectivity grantee is required to apply for Stage-II Connectivity within 24 months from grant of Stage-I Connectivity for physical connectivity with the ISTS grid, failing which the same shall be ceased.

5. It was also informed that the Stage-II grantee covered under clause 9.2.2 of the Detailed Procedure for grant of Connectivity to RE projects are required to achieve the milestones given in the clause 9.3.2 of the Procedure and submit the proof to CTU within 9 months from date of grant of stage-II Connectivity failing which Stage-II Connectivity shall be revoked by the CTU.

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6. It was also emphasized that Joint Coordination Committee meetings were institutionalized by the Hon’ble Commission to enable better coordination of generation and transmission projects in terms of the applicable CERC Regulations, Detailed Procedure and BPTAs/LTAAs. In this regard, it is also pertinent to mention that the BPTAs/LTAAs executed with the generation project developers/companies monitored hereunder provides that if any of the developers fail to construct/ complete/ commission the generating station/dedicated transmission line or makes an exit or abandons its project, then POWERGRID shall have the right to collect the transmission charges and/or damages as the case may be in accordance with the CERC Regulations, Orders etc. Further, as per the BPTAs/LTAAs, the Construction Phase Bank Guarantee submitted by the project developers/LTA customers is also encashable in case of uncertain/adverse progress/abandonment of individual generation project(s)/unit(s) assessed during the Joint Coordination Committee meetings. It was also informed that in light of a number of recent CERC orders, wherein the Hon’ble Commission has emphasized upon strict implementation of the various Regulations, Procedures and statutory Agreements, CTU shall assess the progress of various generation projects and take appropriate actions in terms of the applicable provisions/clauses of the Regulations/Procedure/Agreements. Further, it was mentioned that LTA agreements need to be signed within 30 days from grant in accordance with CERC regulations. Also the extension of validity of Application/Construction Phase Bank Guarantee need to be done in time bound manner, failing which it shall be liable for encashment.

7. All the LTA customers were advised to clear the consultancy payment liabilities at the earliest towards implementation of bays for termination of dedicated/connectivity lines as deposit work for timely implementation of the same. In case of failure of the same, the generation developers/applicants alone shall be responsible towards any delay in implementation of the bays.

8. CTU informed that recently in number of cases, generation developers have submitted online additional details in respect of Connectivity (CON-4) only when the generation projects are on the verge of commissioning. Thus, a very short period of time is available for processing and issuance of Connection Offer (CON-5) and subsequent signing of Connection Agreement. As per the CERC Connectivity Regulations/ Detailed Procedure, 2009, the CON-4 details are to be furnished to CTU at least 2 (two) years prior to physical interconnection which may be adhered to by all the applicants.

9. All information exchanged, discussions/decisions taken in the JCC meeting shall be subject to the CERC Regulations and Detailed procedure made therein.

10. It was noted that some of the generation developers / applicants have been repetitively not attending the JCC Meetings. All such generation developers / applicants are requested to attend the future meetings so as to have a better co-ordination otherwise suitable action may be taken as per CERC Regulations/Detailed Procedure.

11. Regarding execution of TSA, it was informed that under the applicable provisions of CERC (Sharing of Inter State Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulations, 2010 and CERC Orders pronounced thereupon, TSA notified under Regulation 13 is the ‘default transmission agreement’ and mandatorily applies to all DICs.

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12. It was clarified that in terms of the recent CERC Orders and directions, the liability to pay transmission charges shall commence irrespective of opening of LC and signing of TSA. In default thereof, necessary action in terms of CERC Regulations including curtailment of STOA may be taken. Regardless of the said CERC Orders, all DICs are duty bound to establish payment security mechanism (LC) under Regulation 12 (8) of CERC (Sharing of Inter State Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulations, 2010 to facilitate smooth transaction of power on LTA basis.

13. Further, it was also brought to the attention of all the participants that CERC has pronounced Order in Petition No. 229/RC/2015 wherein inter alia it has been re-emphasized that all Designated ISTS Customers (DICs) are bound to establish payment security mechanism (LC) and pay transmission charges from the date of commissioning of associated transmission system or scheduled date under BPTA, whichever is later. In case of default in payment of transmission charges and/or maintaining LC, the DICs TSA shall be liable for termination/suspension and shall be disabled from injecting/drawing to/ from the ISTS through any type of access.

14. The LTA Customers were requested to update the progress of their generation projects. Status of generation projects and gist of

deliberations are as below:

Status of the Generation Projects

Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)

Target Beneficiaries Firm

beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)

Dedicated / Connectivity line &

Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

1. Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited (Bhadla) (500 MW)

500 500 0 0 0 UP: 500MW 27/07/19

27/04/19 Applicant scope: Saurya Urja generation Switchyard – Bhadla Pooling Station 220 kV D/c line with twin zebra conductor: matching with solar park (Jan’19). Transmission line is ready except last span close to POWERGRID S/s.

Bidding completed. LOA issued in March, 2018. SECI signed PPA with both Generators (Hero Future Energy – 300 MW & Softbank Energy – 200 MW). PSA for 500MW with UP is signed by SECI. Representative was requested to submit copy of PPA and PSA along with NoC for drawl from concerned STU for firming up the LTA. Total land under possession: 1000 ha. Representative stated that the internal transmission system is

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

ready. Pooling station work has been completed. Representative was informed that Connection Offer (CON-5) is under process and expected to be issued shortly. Thereafter they have to sign the connection agreement (CON-6).

It was informed that Saurya Urja will be liable for payment of transmission charges after completion of Inter-State transmission system.

2. Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Limited (Jaisalmer/Fatehgarh)

1000 (250+750)

1000 0 0 0 Sep’19 Sep’19 Dedicated system (applicant)

Adani generation switchyard – Fatehgarh Pooling Station 400kV D/c line along with line bays at both ends and 1x125 MVAR bus reactor at generation switchyard.

(EPC order yet to be finalized.)

Connectivity system (TBCB scope)

a. Fatehgarh Pooling Station - Bhadla (PG)

SPV for TBCB transmission system has been transferred on 14.03.2018.

Bidding for generation shall be undertaken by SECI.

Internal transmission system is yet to be finalized. Remote end bay to be awarded.

Matter regarding land is sub-judice in Rajasthan High Court. Developer is approaching CERC to extend timeline of CoD for the project.

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

400kV D/c line along with line bay at Fatehgarh end.

b. Establishment of 400kV Fatehgarh Pooling Station and 1x125 MVAR Bus reactor

POWERGRID scope a. 2 nos. of 400kV

line bays at Bhadla (PG) for Fatehgarh- Bhadla 400kV line.

3. Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Limited (Bhadla) (250 MW)

250 250 0 0 0 UP 250 MW

Mar’19 Mar’19 Applicant scope:

Adani Generation Switchyard – Bhadla (PG) Pooling Station 220 kV D/c line (Jan’19)

Bidding completed. LOA issued. PPA & PSA with UP is signed by SECI. Representative was requested to submit copy of PPA and PSA along with NoC for drawl from concerned STU for firming up the LTA.

Generators : Azure – 200 MW, Renew – 50 MW.

The representative stated Land acquisition work completed and the internal infrastructure works are under progress. S/s is likely to be ready by end of Dec’18.

For dedicated line, Tower & Conductor packages have been awarded. All (58) foundations and tower erections completed.

30.34 ckm out of 34.6 ckm

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

stringing completed.

It was informed to Adani Renewable that they will be liable for payment of transmission charges after completion of inter-state transmission system for delayed generation.

4. Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited

750 MW 400 350 0 0 - 30/09/19 30/09/19 M/s Essel Saurya Urja generation switchyard - Bhadla 220kV D/c line (high capacity conductor) along with 220kV bays at both ends (Hybrid GIS line bays at Bhadla pooling station) - Line and bays are under the scope of applicant (Aug’19)

Total land required: approx. 3500 acre. 50% land handed over by Rajasthan govt. Lease agreement is yet to be signed.

Award placed for pooling station (3nos.) on 06/06/18 and expected to be completed by 15/09/19.

Tower and conductor packages awarded and work to be started. Line completion expected by 31/08/19. Sec-68 obtained.

Consultancy agreement for bay implementation expected to be signed by end of Dec’18.

Discussions are underway with SECI bid winners (600 MW with SB Energy) for installation of Generation Project.

It was informed to Essel Saurya Urja that they will be liable for payment of transmission charges after completion of inter-state transmission system

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

for delayed generation. CON-4 yet to be applied.

5. Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited - Shongtong HEP (3X150 MW)

450 450 0 0 0 Not Attended

Not attended. (Status as per 7

th

JCC): U1: Dec’23 U2: Feb’24 U3: Apr’24

-

Now the project is to be connected with Intra-State transmission system.

6. GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd – Bajoli Holi HEP (180 MW)

155 155 0 0 0 DIAL-55 MW (NoC to be submitted)

U1:Mar’19 U2:Apr’19 U3:May’19

U1:Sep’19 U2:Oct’19 U3:Nov’19

a. Bajoli Holi- Lahal pooling Station (HPPTCL), 220 kV high capacity D/c line with twin moose conductor (being implemented by HPPTCL – Sep’19)

b. Lahal Pooling Station- Chamera Pooling point (PG), 400 kV D/c line. (to be implemented by HPPTCL) (31/03/2021)

80% of generation project work is completed.

Discussion for Interim arrangement is under process in CEA.

PPA with Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) for 55MW has been signed. PPA submitted. NoC is expected to be submitted in Jan’19.

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

7. GMR (Badrinath) hydro power Generation Pvt. Ltd. – Alaknanda HEP (3x100 MW)

259 259 0 0 0 Uncertain Uncertain

(Under scope of PTCUL)

a. 220 kV Alaknanda HEP(Joshimath) – Pipalkoti D/C line

GMR’s representative informed that there is no change in the status of the project. The earlier status is as below:

During the 1st JCC, Generation

developer informed that matter regarding implementation of the project is sub-judice before Supreme Court on account of environmental concerns.

[GMR requested for cancellation of LTOA agreement and return of Bank Guarantee during the meeting held on 25/07/2016 among CEA, CTU, and PTCUL regarding Uttarakhand Integrated Transmission Project.

In 10th NR LTA meeting,

Generation developer was informed that cancellation of LTOA and return of BG is not permitted in the extant Regulations and they may approach CERC for clarification in this regard.]

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

8. NTPC - Tapovan Vishnugad HEP (4X130MW)

423 423 0 0 0 Haryana: 29.16 MW HP: 18.51 MW J&K: 45.99 MW Punjab: 40.12 MW Rajasthan: 55.30 MW UP: 99.55 MW Uttarakhd: 91.90 MW Chandigarh:4.03 MW Delhi: 52.14 MW

Not Attended

U1:Nov’20 U2:Dec’20 U3:Jan’21 U4: Feb’21 (Not attended and schedule as per email dated 20/12/18)

i) Tapovan

Vishnugad HEP–

Proposed site of

Pipalkoti 400 kV

S/s 400kV D/c

(Twin) line

ii) Proposed site of

Pipalkoti 400 kV

S/s-Khandukhal

(erstwhile

Srinagar) 400kV

D/c (Quad) line

(To be implemented by PTCUL as deemed licensee)

Availability of transmission system by PTCUL is critical. PTCUL representative informed that Tapovan Vishnugad – Pipalkoti – Srinagar line has been awarded in 3 packages. Forest clearance expected by Jan’19. Tripartite Transmission Agreement is to be signed.

NTPC is requested to facilitate the signing of tripartite LTA agreement with beneficiaries & PTCUL.

Representative of PTCUL was requested to furnish the status of connectivity system within 2 weeks.

9. Lanco, Mandakani Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Phata Byung HEP (76MW)

76 76 0 0 0 Dec’20 Dec’20

Phatabyung

generation

switchyard –

Baramwari (PTCUL)

220kV D/c line

(Implementation

under the Scope of

applicant including

220kV bays at both

ends)

Common

transmission

system required

for Connectivity

Representative informed that about 75% of work has been completed and project is stalled since July’17 on account of main EPC contractor being referred to NCLT for liquidation.

NCLT resolution is under process. Outcome of Lanco Infratech Ltd (LITL) (EPC contractor) has come during Aug 2018 and the company along with the project lenders are now evaluating the way forward to restart construction activity as soon as possible.

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

(under the scope

of PTCUL as

Deemed ISTS):

o Baramwari (PTCUL) – Khandukhal (erstwhile Srinagar) (PTCUL) 220kV D/c line along with associated bays at both ends.

o Establishment of Baramwari 220 kV Pooling station

Portion of Baramwari – Srinagar line required to be implemented matching with L&T Singoli Bhatwari HEP.

A supplementary LTA agreement is yet to be signed by Lanco, Mandakani Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd.

PTCUL informed that 119 out of 224 foundations completed. Work ongoing on 52 foundations. 50 tower erections completed. Stringing work is to be started.

10. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited - RAPP-7&8 (2x700 MW)

1400 1400 0 0 0 Haryana – 44.22MW, Himachal Pradesh – 26.54MW, J&K – 54.29MW, Punjab – 64.55MW, Rajasthan – 700MW, UP – 161.96MW, Uttarakhand

U1:Dec’20 U2: Dec’21

U1: Dec’20 U2: Dec’21

From existing RAPP-5&6, 400 kV generation switchyard

Revised Intimation has been issued vide letter dated 14.03.2018. NPCIL was requested to expedite the signing of LTA Agreement with the beneficiaries. Only UPPCL and J & K have signed the LTA agreement.

Representative was requested to provide DISCOM wise break up of allocation to Delhi within a week for signing of LTA

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Sl. No. LTOA / LTA

Applicant

LTOA/LTA Quantum

(MW)


beneficiary

Comm. Schedule

(As per 8th

JCC)

Comm. Schedule

(As per 9th

JCC)


Status Remarks

NR WR ER SR

– 32.53MW, Chandigarh – 4.8MW, Delhi – 101.11MW, Unallocated – 210MW

agreement.

It was informed that NPCIL will be liable for payment of applicable transmission charges after completion of inter-state transmission system of LTA. They were requested to expedite the generation.

Connection agreement to be signed.

11. THDC – Tehri PSP (4x250MW)

1000MW Delhi-600MW Haryana-100MW Rajasthan-100MW Uttarakhand-200MW

Not Attended Not Attended (status as per 7

th

JCC) U1: Jan’21 U2: Mar’21 U3: Apr’21 U4: May’21

Through bus bar extension at Tehri Bus.

During 39th SCM of NR held on

29-30th May 2017, it was

agreed to delink the upgradation of Tehri PS-Meerut 2xS/c 765kV line (presently at 400kV) with the generation.

THDC to facilitate signing of LTA Agreement with the beneficiaries. Only Haryana and Uttarakhand have signed LTA agreement.

THDC will be liable for payment of transmission charges after completion of inter-state transmission system.

Generation Projects granted only Connectivity

Sl. No. Connectivity

Applicant

Connectivity Quantum

(MW)

Comm. schedule (as per 8th JCC)


Dedicated / Connectivity line & Status Remarks

1 THDC – Vishnugad Pipalkoti HEP

444 Not Attended Not Attended

Under scope of PTCUL:

400kV Pipalkoti HEP– Pipalkoti As per 7

th JCC , IA is to be

signed between PTCUL and

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Applicant


(MW)




(4X111MW) (status as per 7th JCC)

U1: Sep’21

U2: Oct’21

U3: Nov’21

U4: Dec’21

switching station D/c (Twin Moose) line a. Establishment of 400 kV Pipalkoti

switching station b. Diversion of 400kV Tapovan

Vishnugad HEP– Proposed site of Pipalkoti D/c(400kV S/s) (Twin Moose) line at Pipalkoti switching station

c. Diversion of Proposed site of 400kV Pipalkoti (400 kV S/s) – Srinagar D/c (Quad) line at Pipalkoti switching station.

THDC.

Applicant was requested to apply for LTA.

THDC was requested to expedite signing of tripartite transmission agreement among PTCUL, CTU and THDC.

Details about progress of transmission system are to be informed by PTCUL within two weeks.

2 L&T Uttaranchal Hydro Energy Limited – Singoli Bhatwari HEP(3x33MW)

99 Not Attended Not attended (status as per 7

th JCC)

U1: Mar’19 U2: Jun’19 U3: Aug’19

i. Interim Arrangement:

220 kV D/C line from generation switchyard to point of interconnection of Baramwari - Khandukhal (erstwhile Srinagar) 220 kV D/c line with Singoli Bhatwari HEP (Implementation under the Scope of generation developer along with associated bays at generating switchyard).

Common inter-state transmission system required for Connectivity: 220 kV D/c line from point of interconnection of Baramwari-Khandukhal (erstwhile Srinagar) 220 kV D/C line wth Singoli Bhatwari to Khandukhal (erstwhile Srinagar) S/s (Implementation under the Scope of PTCUL as deemed ISTS along with associated bays at Khandukhal).

ii. Final Arrangement:

Singoli Bhatwari generation switchyard – Baramwari pooling station 220kV D/c line, with the

LTA granted and LTA agreement needs to be signed. PPA has been signed with Hyderabad Metro for 30% of power. Representative was requested to submit copy of PPA and NoC for drawl from concerned STU for firming up the LTA.

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Applicant


(MW)




opening of LILO as mentioned above in interim arrangement (Implementation under the Scope of applicant including 220kV bays at both ends).

Common inter-state transmission system required for Connectivity: Baramwari pooling station (PTCUL) – Khandukhal (erstwhile Srinagar) (PTCUL) substation 220kV D/c line (Implementation under the Scope of PTCUL as deemed ISTS along with associated bays at both ends).

(U-1 is expected in Mar’19)

Generation Projects granted Stage-II Connectivity


Applicant


(MW)

Comm. schedule (as per 8

th JCC)


th JCC)

Dedicated / Connectivity line & Status

Remarks

1 ReNew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. (1200001432)

250 (Stage-I: 500)

27/10/2019 27/10/2019 Under scope of Applicant:

ReNew Solar – Bikaner 400 kV S/c line including bays at both ends. Line (4-5 km) award by Feb’19.

I. Route Survey: Yet to be

started

II. Land for PS: To be acquired- by 31

st Jan 2019

III. Section 68 : - To be applied

IV. No. of Foundations

(Total/Completed): under

design stage

V. No. of Tower Erections

(Total/Completed): under

design stage

Line EPC Award Date: To be awarded.

Date of FC: 27/02/2019(as per PPA)

Acquisition of Land for renewable generating station:

o Land Required(acres):1250

acres

o Land Acquired(acres):150

acres. Balance expected to be

acquired before 27/02/2019

Consultancy Agreement(CA) for bay implementation is signed, advance has been paid.

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks

VI. Stringing(ckm) : Yet to be

started

VII. (Total/Completed): Nil

Progress of generation pooling

station: EPC awarded and

anticipated date of completion is

26/10/19.

(i) Land for PS: - 15 acres required.

Acquisition under progress.

(ii) Switchyard, Main Transformers

& Low Voltage Switchgear:

Engineering under progress.

Transmission Agreement(TA) signed, Connectivity BG submitted.

Connection Agreement Status: o CON-4 being submitted.

2 Mahoba Solar (UP) Pvt. Ltd. (1200001443 and 1200001654)

200 (Stage-I: 300)

July’19 July’19 Under scope of Applicant: Mahoba Solar – Bhadla 220kV S/c line including bays at both ends.

I. Route Survey: Completed

II. Land for PS: Acquired III. Section 68 : Applied

IV. No. of Foundations

(Total/Completed): 60/0

V. No. of Tower Erections

(Total/Completed): 60/0

(tower & conductor package

awarded)

VI. Stringing(ckm)

(Total/Completed): Yet to be

started


station: Awarded in Nov’18

I. Land for PS: Acquired

II. Switchyard, Main

Transformers & Low Voltage

Line EPC Award Date: To be finalized.

o Route survey completed.

Date of FC: 27/02/19(Expected)

Acquisition of Land for renewable generating station:


o Land Acquired(acres): Under

Process



Connection Agreement Status:

o CON-4 yet to be applied.

2a 50 (Enh St-II)

July’20 Connectivity BG submitted.

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks

Switchgear: To be started

3 ACME Solar Holdings Limited (1200001494)

250 (Stage-I: 250)

27/10/19 27/10/19 Under scope of Applicant: ACME Bhadla Solar Power Plant – Bhadla 220kV S/c line including bays at both ends.

I. Route Survey: Completed

II. Section 68 : Applied

III. No. of Foundations

(Total/Completed): Not started

IV. No. of Tower Erections


V. Stringing(ckm)



station:

(i) Land for PS: NA


& Low Voltage Switchgear: In

process

Line EPC Award Date: To be awarded. o Route survey completed.

Date of FC: 27/02/19(Expected)

Acquisition of Land for renewable generating station: o Land Required(acres):1250

o Land Acquired(acres): Under

Process




o CON-4 yet to be applied.

4 Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (1200001498)

150 (Stage-I: 500)

01/08/2019 Not attended Under scope of Applicant: TREL 500MW Solar Power Project – Bhadla 220kV S/c line including bays at both ends. Progress as per previous JCC is as follows: (i) Route Survey: Completed

(ii) Section 68 : -

(iii) No. of Foundations

(Total/Completed): -

(iv) No. of Tower Erections

(Total/Completed): -

Progress as per 8th JCC is as follows:

Line EPC Award Date: To be awarded. o Walk over survey under

progress. Route survey

completed. EPC contractor is

finalized.

Date of FC: -

Acquisition of Land for renewable

generating station:


o Land Acquired(acres): 730

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks

(v) Stringing(ckm)

(Total/Completed):-


station:

(i) Land for PS: -


& Low Voltage Switchgear:-

Consultancy Agreement (CA) for bay implementation is signed, advance has been paid.

Transmission Agreement (TA) signed, Connectivity BG submitted.


o CON-4 yet to be applied

5 Azure Power India Private Limited (1200001551)

130 (Stage-I: 500)

30.11.2019 (As per Application)

30.08.2019 Under scope of Applicant: Azure Power India Pvt. Ltd. – Bhadla 220kV S/c line including bays at both ends.

(i) Route Survey: Preliminary survey

completed

(ii) Section 68 : To be applied


(Total/Completed): In process



(v) Stringing(ckm)



station:

(i) Land for PS: To be acquired



process

Line EPC Award Date: To be awarded. o Walk over survey under

progress.

Date of FC: 28/02/2019 (as per

PPA) Acquisition of Land for renewable

generating station:



Consultancy Agreement(CA) for bay implementation to be signed, advance is yet to be paid.

Transmission Agreement(TA) signed, Connectivity BG submitted..




250 (Stage-I: 500)

31.08.2019 31.08.2019 Under scope of Applicant: Azure Solar PV Plant Bhadla II – Bhadla 220kV S/c line including bays at both ends.

(i) Route Survey: Yet to be started

(i) Section 68 : In process

Line EPC Award Date: Not provided. o Walk over survey under

progress

Date of FC: -

Acquisition of Land for renewable

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks

(ii) No. of Foundations


(iii) No. of Tower Erections


(iv) Stringing(ckm)



station:

(i) Land for PS: In process



process

generating station:








300 (Stage-I: 500)

31.10.2019 31.10.2019 Under scope of Applicant: Azure Solar PV Plant Bhadla – Bhadla 220kV S/c line including bays at both ends.







(v) Stringing(ckm)



station:




process

Line EPC Award Date: To be awarded. o Preliminary survey completed.

o Walk over survey under

progress.

Date of FC: - Acquisition of Land for renewable

generating station:





Connection Agreement Status: o CON-4 yet to be applied

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks

8 Hero Solar Energy Private Limited (1200001575)

250 (Stage-I: 250)

27/10/2020 27/10/2020 Under scope of Applicant: Hero Solar energy Pvt. Ltd. – Bhadla 220kV S/c line including bays at both ends.

(i) Route Survey: Final survey under

process.

(ii) Section 68 : to be applied


(Total/Completed): to be finalised


(Total/Completed): to be finalised

(v) Stringing(ckm) (Total/Completed):

to be finalised


station:

(i) Land for PS:

a. Land required (acres): 1-2

b. Land acquired (acres) in

progress

c. Target date for balance

31/01/2019

(ii) Switchyard, Main

Transformers & Low Voltage

Switchgear: In process


Date of FC: 25/10/2019(Scheduled) Acquisition of Land for renewable

generating station:


acres


acres

o Target date of balance

31/01/2019



Bay implementation agreement:

o To be signed

Connection Agreement Status: CON-4 yet to be applied

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks


300 (Stage-I: 300)

25/10/2020 25/10/2020 Under scope of Applicant: Common pooling point of ACME Fatehgarh I Solar Power Plant & ACME Fatehgarh II Solar Power Plant – Fatehgarh 400 kV S/c line including bays at both ends. (i) Route Survey: In Process.

(ii) Section 68 : In process





(v) Stringing(ckm)



station:

(i) Land for PS: 30 acres

required. To be acquired

before 25.09.2019



process


Date of FC: 25/05/2019(Expected) Acquisition of Land for renewable

generating station:


acres

o Land Acquired(acres):under

process. To be acquired

before 25.09.2019

Transmission Agreement(TA) signed , Connectivity BG submitted.



ACME was requested to coordinate with Fatehgarh Bhadla Transmission Ltd. (FBTL).


300 (Stage-I: 300)

25/10/2020 25/10/2020 Line EPC Award Date: To be awarded.


generating station:


acres


progress. To be acquired

before 25.09.2019




ACME was requested to coordinate with Fatehgarh Bhadla Transmission Ltd. (FBTL).

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks


300 (Stage-I: 300)

- 26.10.2020 a. Pooling of power from ACME Fatehgarh III and IV Solar Power Plant at a common pooling station of ACME Fatehgarh I and II Solar Power Plant

b. Common poling point of ACME Fatehgarh I, II, III, IV Solar Power Plant – Fatehgarh 400kV S/c line along with terminal bays at both ends (already agreed with Fatehgarh I and II Solar Power Plant)(with min 1200 MW capacity at nominal voltage

(i) Route Survey: Under Process.






(v) Stringing(ckm)



station:

(i) Land for PS: 30 acres required.

To be acquired by 08.10.2019


& Low Voltage Switchgear:

under process



generating station: o Land Required(acres):1500

acres


progress. To be acquired

before 08.10.2019



o CON-4 to be applied

ACME was requested to coordinate

with Fatehgarh Bhadla Transmission

Ltd. (FBTL).


300 (Stage-I: 300)

- 26.10.2020 Line EPC Award Date: To be awarded.


generating station:


acres


progress. To be acquired by

08.10.2019



o CON-4 to be applied

ACME was requested to coordinate

with Fatehgarh Bhadla Transmission

Ltd. (FBTL).

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks


300 (Stage-I: 500)

15.10.2020 31.10.2020 Under scope of Applicant: Common pooling point of both Azure Bikaner 500 MW projects - Bikaner 400kV S/c line including bays at both ends. (i) Route Survey: Yet to be started



(Total/Completed): to be started



(v) Stringing(ckm)



station:




process

Line EPC Award Date: Not Provided o Walk over survey under

progress.

Date of FC: 31.10.2019 (as per

PPA) Acquisition of Land for renewable

generating station: o Land Required(acres):1500

acres


progress






300 (Stage-I: 500)

15.10.2020 31.10.2020 Line EPC Award Date: Not Provided. o Walk over survey under

progress.

Date of FC: 31.10.2019 (as per

PPA) Acquisition of Land for

renewable generating station:


acres


progress

Transmission Agreement(TA)

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Applicant


(MW)


th JCC)


th JCC)


Remarks

signed, Connectivity BG submitted.




15 Mahindra Susten Private Limited (1200001627)

250 (Stage-I:250)

- 31.12.2019 (as per application)

Under scope of Applicant: 250MW Solar Project – Fatehgarh 220kV S/c line







(v) Stringing(ckm)



station:

(i) Land for PS: Land required: 10

acres. Acquisition under process


& Low Voltage Switchgear: to be

started


Date of FC: To be achieved Acquisition of Land for renewable

generating station:


acres

o Land Acquired(acres): under

process


Transmission Agreement(TA)

signed, Connectivity BG submitted.


o CON4 to be applied

Status of the Associated Transmission System

Sl. No. LTOA / LTA Applicant

LTA Transmission System Implementation

Scope

Status (As per 8

th

JCC)

Status (As per 9

th

JCC) Remarks

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Scope

Status (As per 8

th

JCC)

Status (As per 9

th

JCC) Remarks

1 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd (180 MW)

Through existing/under construction system beyond Chamera Pooling Point.

- - - Transmission system up to Chamera Pooling Point is being constructed by HPPTCL.

2 Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (RAPP)

400kV Kota – Jaipur (South) D/c line

Re-arrangement of lines at Kota (so as to restore the transmission system at Kota inline with original LTA intimation).

Associated 400kV bays at Kota and Jaipur (South) S/s.

50 MVAr line reactors at Jaipur (South) S/s

POWERGRID Nov’18 Feb’19 Generation delayed, RAPP-7&8 generation expected by Dec’20. Payment liability of transmission charges shall be applicable upon commissioning of LTA system.

3 Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (Shongtong)

Establishment of 220/400kV GIS Pooling Station at Wangtoo along with LILO of both circuits of 400 kV Karcham Wangtoo-Abdullapur D/c line at Wangtoo S/s –Implementation by STU

HPPTCL

Now the project is to be connected with Intra-State transmission system.

80 MVAR Bus Reactor at Generating station

Shongtong Karcham HEP

4 Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. (Bhadla) (750MW) & Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited (Bhadla) (500 MW) & Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Limited (Bhadla)

Bhadla (PG) – Bikaner (PG) 765kV D/c line.

Bhadla (PG) – Bhadla (RVPN) 400kV D/c (Quad) line.

Establishment of Pooling Station at Bhadla (PG) (765/400kV: 3x1500MVA, 400/220kV: 3x500MVA).

1x240 MVAR switchable line reactor at each end (each ckt.) of Bhadla (PG) - Bikaner (PG) 765kV D/c line.

POWERGRID Mar’19 (on best efforts basis) (except for Additional 1x500MVA, 400/220kV 4

th

ICT at Bhadla pooling station)

Mar’19 (on best efforts basis) (except for Additional 1x500MVA, 400/220kV 4

th

ICT at Bhadla pooling station)

Work is under progress.

Applicants were informed that they would be liable to pay the transmission charges after commissioning of transmission system as per CERC Regulations/ orders.. Modified transmission system of M/s ESUCRL for LTA: Additional 1x500MVA, 400/220kV 4

th ICT at Bhadla pooling station.

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Scope

Status (As per 8

th

JCC)

Status (As per 9

th

JCC) Remarks

(250 MW) 1x240 MVAR (765kV) & 1x125 MVAR (400kV) Bus reactors at Bhadla Pooling Station.

5 Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Limited (Jaisalmer) (1500 MW)

Bhadla (PG) –Bikaner 765 kV D/c line

400 kV Bhadla (PG) –Bhadla (RVPN) Quad D/c line

In addition to above, elements being implemented by POWERGRID under Green Energy Corridor (GEC) viz Bikaner-Moga 765kV D/c line or Bikaner –Ajmer 765kV D/c line shall also be part of LTA system.

POWERGRID Mar’19 (on best efforts basis)

Mar’19 (on best efforts basis)

765kV Fatehgarh Pooling- Bhadla D/C (to be operated at 400kV voltage level)

ISTS Under TBCB

Sep’19 Sep’19

6 GMR (Badrinath) hydro power Generation Pvt. Ltd.

a. 220 kV Alaknanda HEP-Joshimath – Pipalkoti D/C line (line not taken up as matter is under sub-judice before Supreme Court on account of environmental issue in Alaknanda Basin).

b. 400 kV Pipalkoti – Karanprayag-Khandukhal D/C

c. 400kV Khandukhal – Rampura D/C line (Re-tendering is in process)

- - - Representative informed that the matter regarding implementation of generation project is sub-judice before Hon’ble Supreme Court. Vetting of tender documents are underway for Khandukhal - Rampura line, award expected in Jan’19 with commissioning schedule matching with Generation project.

7 NTPC (Tapovan Vishnugad HEP)

Khandukhal – Rampura 400kV D/c line along with associated 400 kV bays (Re-tendering is in process).

- Sep’20 Nov’20 (matching with generation)

8 Lanco, Mandakini (Phata Byung) Hydro Energy

Khandukhal-Rampura 400 kV D/C (Quad) line [earlier named as Srinagar- Kashipur 400kV D/C

- - Nov’20

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Scope

Status (As per 8

th

JCC)

Status (As per 9

th

JCC) Remarks

(Quad) line] along with associated 400 kV bays at both ends (to be implemented by PTCUL-Deemed ISTS)

9 THDC – Tehri PSP

(1000MW) From existing Tehri Generation Switchyard a. Tehri Generation – Koteshwar

PS 400kV S/c (Quad) b. 765/400kV, 4x800MVA GIS S/s

at Koteshwar PS c. Augmentation of 765/400kV

transformation capacity at Meerut

d. Charging of Tehri Pooling-Meerut line at 765kV level

e. Modification of series capacitors for operation at 765kV

POWERGRID Sep’19 Sep’19 Generation Delayed.

During 39th SCM of NR held on 29-

30th May,2017, it was agreed to

delink the upgradation of Tehri PS-Meerut 2xS/c 765kV (presently at 400kV) with the generation.

THDC to facilitate signing of LTA Agreement with the beneficiaries. Only Haryana and Uttarakhand have signed LTA agreement.

THDC will be liable for payment of transmission charges after completion of inter-state transmission system.

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Annexure-I

List of Participants in the 9th Joint Co-ordination committee Meeting of generation projects in NR held on 20/12/2018

Sl.

no. Name of Participants Designation Organization Email id

1. Mr. Shobhit Verma MT (Utilities) Azure Power [email protected]

2. Mr. Gopendra Saraswat AVP-Transmission GMR Bajoli Holi Hydro Power

Private Limited [email protected]

3. Mr. P.K.Gupta SME(E) RAPP-7&8, NPCIL [email protected]

4. Mr. Sudip Dutta ESSEL SAURYA URJA Company

of Rajasthan Ltd [email protected]

5. Mr. Bibhu Biswal Sr. VP Saurya Urja Company of

Rajasthan Ltd. [email protected]

6. Mr. C. Tamil Kumaran GM - PMC Acme Solar Holding Ltd [email protected]

7. Mr. Yogesh Sanklecha DGM Acme Solar Holding Ltd [email protected]

8. Mr. Nawneet Choudhary AGM Acme Solar Holding Ltd [email protected]

9. Mr. Neeraj Saxena Sr. Manager Acme Solar Holding Ltd [email protected]

10. Mr. Rohit Singh Sr. Manager Renew [email protected]

11. Mr. Vinit Kumar Kataria Mr. Projects Renew [email protected]

12. Mr. Himanshu Baliyan EE PTCUL [email protected]

13. Mr. Mukesh Chandra

Barthwal EE PTCUL [email protected]

14. Mr. Dipak Panchal Manager Adani Renewable Energy Park

Rajasthan Ltd. [email protected]

15. Mr. Sourya Choudhary GM Hero Solar [email protected]

om

16. Mr. Ashutosh Vyas Chief Manager Hero Solar [email protected]

17. Mr. Manish Gaurav Sr. Executive Hero Solar [email protected]

18. Mr. Kapil Ahuja Manager LANCO MANDAKINI [email protected]

19. Mr. Gyanesh Shukla D.M LANCO MANDAKINI [email protected]

20. Mr. Mukesh Khanna CGM(CTU-Plg) POWERGRID [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




mailto:bibhu.biswal@ilfsindia





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Sl.

no. Name of Participants Designation Organization Email id

21. Ms. Sangeeta Saxena GM(CMG) POWERGRID [email protected]

22. Mr. Rajesh Verma Sr. DGM (CTU-Plg) POWERGRID [email protected]

23. Mrs. Trupti R. Panigrahi DGM(BDD) POWERGRID [email protected]

24. Mr. Sandeep Behera Dy. Manager(CTU-Planning) POWERGRID [email protected]

25. Mr. Roushan Kumar AET(CTU-Planning) POWERGRID [email protected]

Documents

POWERGRID INTRANET 9th...(TBCB scope) a. Fatehgarh Pooling Station - Bhadla (PG) SPV for TBCB transmission system has been transferred on 14.03.2018. Bidding for generation shall be