Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Solar Federation Seeks ISTS Waiver Extension for Renewable Projects
Companies building solar and wind farms might lose government help with transmission fees due to delays.
The government had a rule to help them by not charging extra fees for sending electricity across state lines, but it was delayed.
Now, the companies could miss a deadline and lose the financial assistance.
The Solar Federation, which represents these companies, wants the government to give them more time.
They propose rules for projects to meet to get the extended help to keep building renewable energy.
NSEFI is requesting an extension of the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges waiver.
The original waiver aimed to make renewable energy more competitive.
Delays in implementation by CERC have left developers in a difficult position.
Developers face potential risks, possibly missing the June 30, 2025, commissioning deadline.
NSEFI proposed a milestone-based eligibility framework for the waiver.
- Who
- The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI)
- What
- NSEFI is urging the government to extend the ISTS charges waiver for renewable energy projects.
- When
- As of June 9, 2025, NSEFI is requesting the extension.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect the viability of renewable energy projects facing delays and to make renewable power more competitive.
- Requesting Party
- National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI)
- Waiver Type
- Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges waiver
- Proposed Commissioning Deadline
- June 2026
- Original Commissioning Deadline
- June 30, 2025
- Original Announcer
- Ministry of Power (MoP)
- Estimated Impact if Waiver Not Extended
- ₹5 lakh crore