New Delhi: The Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) has revoked grid connectivity for 24 entities with a combined renewable energy (RE) capacity of 6,343 MW since 2022, according to the Power Ministry. The revocations were due to delays on the developers’ end and not because of transmission constraints, the ministry clarified on Monday.
The information was shared by Minister of State for Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Legal and Regulatory Status
Currently, 16 petitions are pending before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). These pertain to power generators seeking protection from the revocation of grid connectivity.
The government emphasized that the revocations do not reflect a shortfall in transmission planning, and they are not expected to impact India’s 2030 non-fossil fuel generation targets.
India’s Renewable Energy Targets
India has set an ambitious goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based generation capacity by 2030. Presently:
- 259 GW of non-fossil capacity is already connected to the grid
- 172 GW of renewable energy evacuation is under construction via Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)
- 19 GW of capacity is currently in the bidding stage
Additionally, the government is coordinating with states to develop intra-state transmission systems for evacuating 152 GW of renewable energy, ensuring smooth integration of wind, solar, and other non-fossil capacities.
Implementation Plan for 2030 Goals
The combined efforts of ISTS projects, intra-state transmission development, and integration plans for hydro, nuclear, and other non-fossil capacities provide a clear roadmap to achieve the 500 GW non-fossil capacity target by 2030.
The ministry’s statement underscores that the revocation of connectivity is administrative and compliance-driven, not indicative of transmission bottlenecks or delays in the renewable energy infrastructure.
About Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL)
The CTUIL is a government-owned company, functioning as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), responsible for planning, developing, and operating India’s Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). Established as a separate entity in April 2021, CTUIL ensures transparency and a level playing field in transmission project bidding by separating planning from asset ownership.
Its key functions include planning and coordinating ISTS network development, providing non-discriminatory open access, managing ISTS billing and collections, planning national communication systems, and acting as the nodal agency for Transmission Service Agreements under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding framework. CTUIL also facilitates renewable energy integration into the national grid, supporting India’s clean energy goals. Operating under the Ministry of Power, with headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana, the company functions within the regulatory framework of the Electricity Act, 2003, and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.
