Firms seek compensation as transmission delays hit project revenues and test accountability in India’s renewable push

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), India’s federal power regulator, has admitted petitions filed by two renewable energy developers seeking compensation for financial losses caused by delays in transmission infrastructure, Reuters reported.

The outcome could set a precedent for renewable developers facing similar bottlenecks as India accelerates its clean energy rollout.

According to regulatory filings posted over the weekend, the CERC is examining whether the Power Grid Corporation of India and the Central Transmission Utility of India responsible for building transmission networks should compensate the developers for project losses. Both have been asked to respond within six weeks.

The petitioners, ACME Solar and AMPIN Energy said they suffered financial losses due to delays in operationalising transmission systems. which left them unable to evacuate power from their solar projects. Gurugram-based ACME Solar is seeking compensation of more than Rs 21 crore, while AMPIN Energy has not disclosed its loss estimate.

CERC has directed Power Grid and the Central Transmission Utility to submit details on commissioning timelines and reasons for delay. The matter will be heard on 27 November.

(With Reuters input)