Rajasthan renewables plagued by curtailment

Despite new transmission line, over 4 GW commissioned capacity at risk

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Renewable energy developers in Rajasthan continue to face severe power curtailment risks, with more than 4 GW of commissioned capacity seeing near-total shutdown during peak solar hours despite the recent commissioning of the 765 kV Khetri-Narela transmission line.

The issue was reviewed at a stakeholder meeting December 15, 2025 which flagged that renewable projects operating under the Temporary General Network Access (T-GNA) mechanism are facing almost 100 per cent curtailment between 11 am and 2 pm, according to people briefed on the meeting.

Curtailments have intensified since the Khetri-Narela line was operationalised December 12, contrary to expectations that the line would ease congestion.