In Short : India’s stranded renewable energy projects have doubled to over 50 GW, accounting for nearly 25% of installed green capacity. Delays in transmission infrastructure, regulatory approvals, and unsigned power purchase agreements are key factors. Major developers like Adani, NTPC, and Renew face mounting financial pressure. Industry bodies urge government intervention to classify delays as force majeure and protect project viability.

In Detail :India’s stranded renewable energy projects have more than doubled, reaching over 50 gigawatts in capacity. These projects, though awarded through tenders, remain non-operational due to delays in approvals and infrastructure development.

This stranded capacity now represents nearly 25% of India’s total installed renewable energy capacity, which stands at approximately 184.6 gigawatts. The growing backlog poses a serious challenge to the country’s clean energy goals.

The main causes of the delays include the lack of timely power purchase agreements (PPAs), unfinished transmission infrastructure, and slow regulatory clearances. States like Rajasthan and Gujarat have seen significant bottlenecks.

Many developers are now facing the risk of penalties, missed deadlines, and even the loss of government incentives. These risks threaten the financial viability of several projects already underway or in advanced stages of planning.

Key players impacted by the delays include major renewable energy firms such as Adani Green, NTPC, JSW, ACME Solar, ReNew Power, and Sembcorp. Combined, these companies have billions of dollars invested in projects that remain stalled.

Industry sources report that some developers are being forced to renegotiate terms or delay commissioning due to these persistent issues. In many cases, the absence of grid access or formal contracts makes energy sales impossible.

The Sustainable Projects Developers Association (SPDA), which represents leading clean energy developers, has approached the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for relief. They are requesting that such delays be officially recognized as force majeure events.

This classification would offer temporary protection from penalties and allow developers to seek deadline extensions or compensation for unforeseen delays. Without this intervention, investor confidence may suffer.

The situation highlights a growing gap between India’s renewable energy ambitions and on-the-ground implementation. While tendering continues at a rapid pace, the ability to operationalize and connect these projects to the grid remains a critical barrier to progress.

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