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33 GW stuck in Rajasthan and Gujarat renewable zones as CTUIL struggles with planning, CERC memo shows
By June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has published the explanatory memorandum accompanying the draft fourth amendment to the Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) Regulations, 2022, providing fresh details on transmission planning constraints, stakeholder representations and the rationale behind the proposed regulatory changes. The draft amendment was issued on May 20, 2026, and comments were…

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CERC warns transmission utilities against creating false expectations with developers
By June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted partial relief to Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited in relation to its 700 MW solar power project in Maharashtra, while criticising the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) for delays in processing connectivity approvals and creating what it described as “false expectation” for the developer. Project…

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Kandla green hydrogen transmission project stalls after Reliance withdraws bid
By June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

India’s planned transmission system for Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia manufacturing in Gujarat’s Kandla region has been put on indefinite hold after Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) withdrew from the bidding process and no formal General Network Access (GNA) applications were received from developers. The development was reviewed during the recent meeting of the National Committee…

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CERC order highlights risks for renewable developers when PPAs and connectivity approvals are delayed
By June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted Datta Power Infra Private Limited an additional 30 days to submit financial closure documents for its 162 MW wind-solar hybrid projects in Madhya Pradesh, while criticising Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) for delays in issuing the final grant of connectivity. The dispute arose after Datta…

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NCT weighs doubling reverse flow on Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link
By May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) is examining a proposal to double the reverse power flow capacity of the Raigarh-Pugalur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link, aiming to strengthen the transfer of renewable energy from southern to western India. The proposal was reviewed at the NCT’s 40th meeting. It seeks to increase reverse flow capacity…

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CERC allows withdrawal option for stalled RE connectivity cases
By April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued an order in Petition No. 666/MP/2025, allowing renewable energy developers an optional withdrawal window where final connectivity grants have been delayed due to transmission planning constraints flagged by the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL). The order, dated April 10, 2026, stems from a petition filed…

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Land constraints prompt redesign of Ananthapuram-III REZ transmission scheme
By February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved a revised transmission scheme for the Ananthapuram-III Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), reducing Phase-I capacity to 3 GW and replacing the proposed 765 kV Bidadi link with an alternative corridor due to land constraints flagged by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL). PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), the project’s bid…

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CTUIL releases draft process for closing connectivity applications
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure for closing connectivity applications and returning bank guarantees in cases where proposed grid augmentation schemes are not approved. The draft was published for stakeholder consultation on January 13, 2026, under Regulation 6.3 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Connectivity and General…

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CTUIL issues draft procedure for changing declared renewable energy source
By December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure that sets out the conditions for power projects to change their declared renewable energy source after receiving grid connectivity approval. CTUIL has asked stakeholders to submit comments by 27 December 2025. CTUIL released the Draft Detailed Procedure for Approval of Change in…

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KPI Green secures CTUIL nod for 642.6 MW wind project in Gujarat
By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

KPI Green Energy Limited has received in-principle connectivity approval from the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) for its 642.6 MW wind power project in Gujarat. The project will be developed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Miyani Power Infra LLP. The connectivity point will be the Jam Khambhaliya 400 kV substation. The project will…

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