Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation has received regulatory approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for its Red Willow solar and battery energy storage project in Stettler county, Alberta, Canada. The approval has been granted to [...]
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### **1. PETITION DETAILS**
β **Petitioner:** Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
β **Legal Basis:** Petition filed under **Section 63** and **Section 86(1)(b)** of the Electricity Act, 2003.
β **Purpose:**
β Approval for **procurement of power on a Short-Term Basis** through a **Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding Process**.
β Adoption of **discovered tariff** and approval of **draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)**.
β **Reason for Procurement:** To ensure sufficient power availability during the **summer peak period** from **16.05.2026 to 30.06.2026**.
β **Guidelines Followed:** Ministry of Powerβs Guidelines for Short-Term Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees (as amended).
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### **2. HEARING & ORDER**
β **Bench:** Sh. Ram Naresh Singh (Member) and Sh. Surender Babbar (Member).
β **Representation:** Petitioner represented by Senior Advocate Buddy Ranganadhan and other counsels.
β **Proceedings:**
β Petition **admitted**.
β Commission may seek clarifications from the Petitioner, which must be provided.
β **Next Hearing Date:** Listed for **27.01.2026**.
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### **3. KEY TAKEAWAYS**
β The Commission has **admitted the petition** for consideration.
β The case will proceed with possible clarifications and further hearing on **27.01.2026**.
β The outcome will determine whether Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. can proceed with short-term power procurement via competitive bidding for the specified summer period.
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