End of ISTS charge waiver may impact 26 GW of renewable projects: Crisil
Around 26 gigawatt (GW) of under-construction renewable energy capacity could be affected by the expiry of the full waiver on inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for solar and wind projects, according to Crisil Ratings. The exemption period ended on June 30, 2025. The Ministry of Power introduced the ISTS charge waiver in 2016 to promote renewable energy development, particularly enabling states such as Rajasthan and Gujarat to supply power cost-effectively to high-demand regions. The scheme…