Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Faces Severe Curtailment Risks
Renewable energy developers in Rajasthan are facing big problems.
Even though a new transmission line was built, over 4 GW of renewable energy projects are being shut down during the peak solar hours from 11 am to 2 pm.
This is happening because the new line isn't adding enough capacity to handle all the energy.
The developers are worried because this could make their projects less profitable and scare off investors.
They are asking the authorities to fix the problem by adding more transmission capacity and sharing data to help stabilize the grid.
Some new transmission lines are expected to be completed soon, but it's not clear if they will solve the problem.
Over 4 GW of renewable capacity in Rajasthan faces near-total shutdown during peak solar hours despite the new 765 kV Khetri-Narela transmission line.
Curtailments have worsened since the line's commissioning on December 12, 2025, contrary to expectations.
Grid India cites technical constraints, including voltage oscillations and loading issues, as reasons for the curtailments.
Developers warn that sustained curtailment threatens project viability, debt servicing, and investor confidence.
Authorities and developers have agreed on action points to address the situation, including sharing data and expediting transmission upgrades.
- Who
- Renewable energy developers in Rajasthan
- What
- Severe power curtailment risks affecting over 4 GW of renewable capacity
- When
- Peak solar hours (11 am to 2 pm), December 12, 2025 onwards
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Technical constraints and insufficient transmission capacity
- Curtailment Period
- 11 am to 2 pm
- Curtailment Percentage
- Almost 100%
- Transmission Line
- 765 kV Khetri-Narela
- Renewable Capacity at Risk
- Over 4 GW
- Effective Transmission Margin Added
- 600 MW
- Operational Renewable Capacity
- 4.4 GW
- Connectivity Revoked
- 850 MW
- Expected Transmission Projects
- Second circuit of Bhadla II-Sikar II