India’s Stranded Renewable Energy Capacity Doubles to 50 GW

India now has over 50 gigawatts (GW) of stranded renewable power capacity projects that have been awarded but remain non-operational, as per news reports. This figure has more than doubled in 9 months, according to letters sent by the Sustainable Projects Developers Association (SPDA) to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Projects Stuck Without Buyers

Many of these projects have not been able to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs). As of June 2025, over 50 GW of awarded capacity had no firm contracts with buyers. In comparison, the number stood at just over 20 GW in October 2024, as per Reuters.

Transmission Delays 

Several projects are stuck due to unfinished interstate transmission lines. This issue is particularly visible in Rajasthan and Gujarat, where solar power potential is high. Projects have missed deadlines because they cannot connect to the grid.

Legal and Land Approvals Pending

Developers are also dealing with court cases and delays in getting land and environmental clearances. These regulatory hurdles have forced many companies to pause construction or hold back on commissioning.

As per news reports, the stranded capacity includes projects by companies like JSW, NTPC, Adani Green, ReNew, Sembcorp, and ACME Solar. These projects are worth billions of dollars. 

Government’s Status Update

According to the Reuters report, 44 GW of renewable projects licensed by central agencies still lack supply agreements. Of the 230 GW planned to be connected through interstate transmission lines, 20% is ready, 70% is under construction, and the rest is being bid out. No timeline was shared.

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Conclusion

The scale of stranded renewable projects now accounts for nearly 25% of India’s total installed renewable capacity of 184.6 GW. While targets for 2030 remain ambitious, several projects continue to face delays due to missing infrastructure, approvals, and contracts.

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