Lack of ISTS Connectivity Results in Delay of 7 GW of Solar Auctions

Recently, the Solar Power Developers Association wrote a letter to MNRE seeking postponement of scheduled auctions

May 21, 2018

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The lack of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connectivity is hampering the growth of renewables, especially solar in India. In the past few days, the implementing agencies have postponed bid-submission deadlines for three mega GW-scale solar tenders. As of now, bid-submission deadlines for 7 GW of solar tenders have been postponed to June 2018, delaying auction activity.

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Lack of ISTS Connectivity Results in Delay of 7 GW of Solar Auctions

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