Published: 11 March 2026Mercom IndiaEconomy
Rajasthan: Over 4,000 MW Renewable Energy Curtailed Due to Grid Transmission Bottlenecks
Over 4,000 MW of commissioned renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan remains unable to evacuate power during peak solar hours due to transmission congestion. Despite the state having 23 GW of commissioned renewable capacity, the available evacuation margin is only 18.9 GW. During 11 AM to 2 PM, 26 projects (3,287 MW) under Temporary GNA face 100% curtailment.
The Khetri-Narela and Bhadla II-Sikar II lines, despite combined design capacity of ~8,000 MW, added only ~2,000 MW of usable margin. Technical issues include voltage oscillations, low short-circuit ratios, and overloading of the Bhadla-Bikaner 400 kV line. Developers report losses up to ₹250 crore.
Mains angle
Q: Analyse Rajasthan's renewable energy transmission bottlenecks.
Answer (50 words):
Rajasthan has 23 GW commissioned renewable capacity but evacuation margin only 18.9 GW; over 4,000 MW gets curtailed in peak solar hours. Between 11 AM-2 PM, 26 Temporary GNA projects (3,287 MW) face full curtailment. Khetri-Narela and Bhadla II-Sikar II lines added only 2,000 MW margin; developer losses upto ₹250 crore.
6-axis classification
CoverageRajasthanSubjectEconomicExamBasic Computer Instructor · CET Graduation · CET Senior Secondary · EO/RO · LDC · Mahila Supervisor · Patwar · PTI · RAS · REET · RPSC SI · School Lecturer · Senior Computer Instructor · Senior Teacher · UPSC · Vanpal · BothSourceMercom India
Practice MCQ from this story
SolveTap an option below. Correct or incorrect feedback appears instantly.
Linked questionMedium
What is Rajasthan's GSDP at current prices according to Economic Review 2025-26?
Explanation · Correct answer CRajasthan GSDP at current prices is estimated at ₹18.75 lakh crore.
Frequently asked questions
What problem is affecting Rajasthan's commissioned renewable energy capacity?
Over 4,000 MW of commissioned renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan remains unable to evacuate power during peak solar hours. The cause is transmission congestion.
How does Rajasthan's evacuation margin compare with its renewable capacity?
Rajasthan has 23 GW of commissioned renewable capacity, but the available evacuation margin is only 18.9 GW. During 11 AM to 2 PM, 26 projects of 3,287 MW under Temporary GNA face 100% curtailment.
Which transmission lines added less usable margin than their design capacity?
The Khetri-Narela and Bhadla II-Sikar II lines had a combined design capacity of about 8,000 MW. They added only about 2,000 MW of usable margin.
What technical issues and losses were reported in Rajasthan's grid bottleneck?
Technical issues include voltage oscillations, low short-circuit ratios, and overloading of the Bhadla-Bikaner 400 kV line. Developers report losses up to ₹250 crore.
