CERC’s Connectivity Relief a Double-Edged Sword for Delayed Renewable Projects
Extensions can preserve grid access, but come at a huge cost
August 24, 2026
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As a conditional relief measure for renewable energy developers granted grid connectivity access, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently introduced a standardized mechanism that allows them additional time to meet land, financial closure, and commercial operation milestones by paying milestone extension charges.
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