India extends the deadline for commissioning certain solar energy projects to December
A document obtained by revealed that the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in India (MNRE), due to multiple obstacles, has extended the deadline for commissioning certain solar projects to December 2025.
In a letter sent to the Solar Energy Corporation of India and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, the MNRE cited the limited availability of photovoltaic modules made in India, transmission infrastructure problems, and delays related to tenders as reasons for extending the deadline.
SECI and IREDA requested an extension of time for projects that were submitted under Phase II of the Central Public Sector Undertaking Scheme (CPSU Scheme) Phase-II.
The Indian government will provide financial assistance to state-run entities for the establishment of 12 gigawatts worth of solar projects using solar PV modules and cells manufactured in India.
The extension highlights the challenges faced by India’s renewable energy sector, as it targets 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030. This is up from the current 172 GW.
The sector faces several challenges including a lack of demand for tenders and land acquisition, delays in the power purchase agreement, project cancellations, and problems with land acquisition.
Last year, fossil fuels accounted for over two-thirds (or 275 GW) of the total electricity generated in India. Reporting by Sethuraman N.R.; Editing and proofreading by Shailesh K.
(source: Reuters)
