Govt gives extension to renewable projects delayed due to Covid

The government has extended relief to renewable sector amid the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic by allowing an extension of two-and-a-half months for power projects with commissioning dates between April 1 and June 15, 2021.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the changes that will prevent developers from being charged penalty for delaying commissioning of projects beyond the agreed timelines.