Over 1,600 MW of renewable energy capacity is at risk of having its grid connectivity revoked due to non-compliance with General Network Access regulations.

According to a tentative list notified by Central Transmission Utility (CTUIL), 15 solar, wind, and hybrid projects with a cumulative capacity of 1,622 MW are yet to declare commercial operation with compliance dates falling between January and April 2026.

Under Regulation 24.6 of the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022, a developer’s grid connectivity can be revoked if it fails to achieve commercial operation (COD) within six months of its scheduled COD.

The total capacity of the listed projects, including the uncommissioned portion, exceeds 1.9 GW.

Solar accounts for the largest share, approximately 60% of the uncommissioned capacity at 988.6 MW. Hybrid projects follow at 350 MW and wind at 283.4 MW.

The solar projects are largely concentrated in the renewables-rich states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Two solar projects that are yet to declare commercial operation, with capacities of 300 MW each, are among those facing possible revocation of grid connectivity.

Among projects with significant capacity is a 400 MW solar project being developed by ABC Renewable Energy, where 138.6 MW remains to be commissioned. Several other large solar projects with capacities of 200 MW to 300 MW have also not begun commercial operation.

CTUIL has clarified that the list is indicative and that compliance dates may change depending on revisions to the anticipated completion schedule of the interstate transmission system.

If the connectivity for these projects is revoked, it could free up the transmission infrastructure for other interstate transmission system-connected projects nearing commissioning.

Last December, Parliament was informed that CTUIL had revoked grid connectivity of 24 grantees with a total renewable energy capacity of 6,343 MW since 2022.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed that grid connectivity for renewable energy projects be granted only if they have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs). As another option, it has been recommended that an auction regime be introduced for all connectivity allocations. These suggestions were made in the context of 31.8 GW of renewable energy projects securing tentative grid connectivity in the absence of PPAs as of June 2025.