MNRE Allows Up to Four-Month Extension for Renewable Energy Projects Hit by West Asia Disruptions
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has advised renewable energy implementing agencies to consider time extensions of up to four months for eligible renewable energy projects delayed due to disruptions arising from the ongoing situation in West Asia. The relief applies to projects whose Scheduled Commissioning Date (SCD) or Scheduled Commencement of Supply […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has advised renewable energy implementing agencies to consider time extensions of up to four months for eligible renewable energy projects delayed due to disruptions arising from the ongoing situation in West Asia.
The relief applies to projects whose Scheduled Commissioning Date (SCD) or Scheduled Commencement of Supply Date (SCSD), including extended dates, falls on or after February 28, 2026. The move follows representations from developers facing difficulties in equipment sourcing, transportation, logistics and project execution because of the geopolitical disruptions.
The decision is based on an April 29, 2026 memorandum issued by the Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance, which recognised the prevailing West Asia situation as a war event for contractual force majeure purposes.
MNRE has advised renewable energy implementing agencies, including SECI, NTPC, NHPC and SJVN, as well as state and Union Territory energy departments, to consider eligible claims under the applicable contractual provisions.
The extension will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will apply only to delays directly attributable to the West Asia disruptions. Developers must not have been in default of their contractual obligations as of February 27, 2026.
MNRE has also sought corresponding relief for affected projects in relation to grid connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) arrangements. It has requested consideration of extensions without financial penalties, along with continuation of applicable Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charge waivers or concessions for projects whose timelines are extended under the force majeure provisions.
The advisory is expected to provide additional execution time to eligible solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy projects affected by supply-chain and logistics disruptions, while maintaining contractual accountability for delays unrelated to the West Asia situation.
