Jaipur, Nov. 21 -- Rajasthan's power regulator has rejected a proposal to procure 3,200 Mega Watt (MW) of new coal power capacity, stating that the plan conflicts with national demand forecasts and the state's renewable energy trajectory.

In an order issued, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) dismissed a petition from Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Ltd, which had sought approval to enter a 25 year coal based power procurement arrangement to meet rising round the clock demand.

RERC said the proposal was inconsistent with the Central Electricity Authority's latest Resource Adequacy Plan, which estimates that Rajasthan will require only 1,905 MW of additional coal capacity by FY 2035-36, far less the 3,200 MW requ...