Sun Dec 14 09:26:59 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the article, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:

Summary:

Nearly 4,300 MW of solar power capacity in Rajasthan, representing about ₹20,000 crore in investments, is facing complete daytime curtailment due to insufficient transmission infrastructure. 26 solar projects operating under a temporary framework (T-GNA) are affected as the commissioned transmission capacity is already allocated to projects with long-term agreements (GNA). While a new transmission line has been commissioned, it provided limited additional capacity that was quickly taken up by long-term GNA projects. Developers are concerned about project viability and debt servicing, urging the government to implement short-term relief measures like a Special Protection Scheme and dynamic reallocation of transmission margins.

News Article:

Rajasthan Solar Projects Face Shutdown as Transmission Woes Threaten ₹20,000 Crore Investment

New Delhi, December 14, 2025 – A crisis is brewing in Rajasthan’s solar energy sector as nearly 4,300 MW of power generation capacity, representing an estimated ₹20,000 crore investment, faces complete daytime curtailment due to inadequate transmission infrastructure. The issue threatens the viability of 26 solar projects developed by major players like Adani, ReNew, and others.

The projects operate under a Temporary General Network Access (T-GNA) framework, intended to provide temporary grid access until dedicated transmission infrastructure is commissioned. However, with existing transmission capacity fully allocated to projects with long-term General Network Access (GNA) agreements, the T-GNA projects are unable to evacuate power during peak hours.

The commissioning of the 765 kV Khetri-Narela transmission line was initially expected to alleviate the problem. However, industry sources say that it only added 600 MW of capacity, while 4,375 MW of long term agreements quickly absorbed most of this capacity. As a result the NRLDC withdrew the No Objection Certificates (NOC) for the 26 projects on December 11.

“The situation is dire,” said an official from a leading renewable energy company. “Without immediate action, these projects face significant financial strain, jeopardizing debt servicing and future investments.”

Industry representatives are urging the government to implement short-term relief measures, including a Special Protection Scheme (SPS) to optimize existing transmission capacity and dynamic reallocation of unused GNA margins to T-GNA projects during periods of low utilization. They are also advocating for the use of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) to maximize real-time transmission capacity.

If the government takes the proposed action, the industry will prevent renewable assets from turning stranded, the head of a generating company said.

The situation highlights a growing systemic risk in renewable-rich states where generation capacity is outpacing transmission infrastructure development. Unless addressed swiftly, the curtailment of solar power in Rajasthan could have significant implications for the state’s renewable energy goals and investor confidence.

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