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Covid-hit 39 Gw renewable energy projects stare at delays, cancellations

175 Gw target under threat as project developers, states shy away

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There 7.3 Gw of wind power projects which are facing delays for reasons of lack of land availability, extension in financial closure and developers showing reluctance citing non-viability of the project

Shreya Jai New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 25 2020 | 12:14 AM IST

Lockdown to check Covid-19 spread, supply chain disruption of Chinese solar imports, delay in transmission connections, and reluctance of states to purchase renewable energy have derailed 39.4 gigawatt (Gw) of solar and wind projects.

The Centre last week gave a blanket extension of three months to all under-construction renewable energy projects citing Covid lockdown. But several projects would still find it tough to commission, as the buyers are missing.

The data compiled by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) showed 20 Gw of solar projects have been granted extension due to Covid, while there are 8 Gw solar projects that do not have

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