India's CERC orders release of 15.7 GW of renewable grid capacity

India's Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a suo motu order freeing interstate transmission access reserved for renewable projects that failed to secure power purchase agreements, unlocking dormant grid infrastructure for acti

First covered Jul 15, 2026 · 4:21 AM PT · 1 article

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3h PV Tech India’s CERC moves to unlock 15.7GW of renewable grid capacity — CERC issues suo motu order to release interstate transmission connectivity reserved for renewable projects that failed to secure PPAs.

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