SC: GUVNL bound by renewable energy policies, cannot force fixed tariffs in wind power PPAs

The Supreme Court dismissed Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) appeal against an APTEL order allowing wind energy developers to seek case-specific tariff determination despite earlier power purchase agreements (PPAs) with fixed rates.

The Court held that GUVNL, as a state utility, must act as a model litigant and follow central and state policies promoting renewable energy. It noted that GUVNL cannot impose outdated tariff rates based on earlier bids by unrelated firms.

[Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v Green Infra Corporate Wind Private Limited and others etc]