Revocation of GRID Access Permissions for Renewable Energy (RE) Projects

**Executive Summary** This document announces the revocation of grid access permissions for 24 Renewable Energy (RE) projects, totaling 6343 MW, by the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) due to developer delays, not transmission-related issues. This action aligns with the government's target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based generation capacity by 2030, with 259 GW already connected to the grid. The information was provided by the Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Revocation of Grid Access Permissions:** * CTUIL has revoked connectivity for 24 Renewable Energy (RE) projects. * The total revoked RE capacity amounts to 6343 MW. * Cancellations are due to developer delays, not transmission constraints. * State-wise details of revocation are provided at Annexure. * **Reasons for Revocation:** * Failure to comply with milestones. * Annulment of Letter of Award. * Failure in submission of land documents. * Failure in achieving Commercial Operation Date (COD). * Failure in submission of Financial Closure. * **Government Goals and Actions:** * India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based generation capacity by 2030. * 259 GW of non-fossil capacity is already connected to the grid. * Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) is under construction for 172 GW of renewable energy evacuation. * Bids are in process for an additional 19 GW capacity. * The government is collaborating with States for timely development of Intra-State Transmission Systems (152 GW). * **Pending Petitions:** * Sixteen petitions are pending before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). * Petitioners (Power Generators) are seeking protection from revocation of Connectivity. **Impact Analysis** **Renewable Energy Developers** * **Impact:** Developers whose grid access permissions have been revoked will need to address the reasons for delay, such as land document submission, milestone achievement, financial closure and COD, or potentially face project cancellation. * **Action Required:** These developers should review the reasons for revocation and take corrective measures, which could include submitting required documents, securing financial closure, or expediting project completion to meet COD. **Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL)** * **Impact:** CTUIL is responsible for managing the revocation process and ensuring that the transmission infrastructure remains aligned with the government's renewable energy targets. * **Action Required:** CTUIL needs to continue monitoring project progress, enforce compliance with grid access regulations, and facilitate the timely development of transmission infrastructure. **Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)** * **Impact:** CERC is responsible for adjudicating petitions from power generators seeking protection from revocation of connectivity. * **Action Required:** CERC needs to review the pending petitions and issue rulings based on the merits of each case, considering both developer performance and potential impacts on grid stability. **Government of India (Ministry of Power)** * **Impact:** The Ministry of Power is responsible for achieving the 2030 non-fossil fuel capacity target and ensuring the timely development of transmission infrastructure. * **Action Required:** The Ministry needs to continue monitoring project progress, coordinating with States, and taking necessary actions to address any delays or bottlenecks in the implementation of renewable energy projects.

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