Rajasthan, India's top solar-producing state, has approximately 60 GW of renewable energy projects facing delays due to a lack of transmission infrastructure, according to an April 2026 regulatory filing. While receiving 130 GW in connectivity applications, only 73 GW is supported by planned infrastructure.

Rajasthan, India's top solar-producing state, has approximately 60 GW of renewable energy projects facing delays due to a lack of transmission infrastructure, according to an April 2026 regulatory filing. While receiving 130 GW in connectivity applications, only 73 GW is supported by planned infrastructure. 

Key Details on Transmission Hurdles:

Location Impact: -

The bottleneck is critical in Rajasthan, a key hub for India's 500 GW non-fossil fuel goal by 2030, with projects concentrated in Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur districts.

Grid Constraint Details: -

The Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) reported an inability to provide connectivity for 60 GW of projects due to the rapid, unplanned build-out.

Developer Impact: -

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) highlighted that developers, such as Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd (developing a 400 MW project in Bikaner), may face, or be able to withdraw from, projects due to these infrastructure gaps.

Scale of Challenge: -

The 60 GW waiting for infrastructure represents a significant challenge for India's renewable energy expansion, creating bottlenecks for crucial solar projects. 

The surge in applications, which dwarfs planned capacity, has created a major challenge for the Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL), affecting the pace of green energy adoption in the country. .

  India's top solar state has renewable projects of about 60 GW awaiting transmission links

   The issue was highlighted after electricity regulators told Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan ⁠Ltd, which is developing a 400-megawatt solar park in Bikaner...

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