To encourage renewable power projects, the government has allowed solar and wind-based generation plants to avail inter-state transmission (ISTS) charge waivers for units to be commissioned within June 30, 2025. The waiver was initially available for solar and wind projects scheduled for installation within March 21, 2022, and in August 2020, the benefit was extended till June 2023.
The move is seen to help about 50,890 MW of RE projects that are currently under various stages of implementation. At present, the current installed RE capacity in India is 95,660 MW, including 41,090 MW of solar and 39,440 MW of wind power plants.
