UPERC denies Noida Power's hybrid power proposal, emphasizing the need for reliable, round-the-clock electricity supply over intermittent renewables. The order reflects a subtle shift in regulatory thinking—from merely adding renewable capacity to ensuring adequate round-the-clock electricity supply as the share of intermittent renewable energy rises. NPCL had sought approval to procure 300 MW of hybrid power, comprising 200 MW of wind and 100 MW of solar capacity.