Deadlines extended for green energy projects amid Covid restrictions

The Centre has granted time extension to renewable energy projects scheduled to be commissioned on or after April 1 on account of resurgence of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdowns and restrictions in many states.

Developers can approach the implementing agency for time extension, “provided such time-extensions are not used as a ground for claiming termination of power purchase agreement (PPA) or for claiming any increase in the project cost”, an office memorandum issued by the new and renewable energy said.