ISTS waiver
Complete 25-year ISTS waiver for offshore wind projects
- May 30, 2023
In a major development that could boost the fledgling offshore wind industry, the Centre has decided to grant a complete waiver of ISTS charges. A government release said that this waiver will be applicable for projects commissioned on or Read more
CERC relaxes conditions on ISTS waiver
- Jan 2, 2023
In a recent order, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has offered more relaxation with respect to waiver of ISTS-related transmission charges. The order has given a six-month extension, from the original December 31, 2022 to the revised June 30, Read more
Waiver of ISTS charges on renewable energy to be phased out
- Nov 26, 2021
In a recent order, the Union power ministry has said that the waiver on interstate transmission system (ISTS) charges for electricity generated through renewable energy sources would be phased out gradually, beginning June 30, 2025. Renewable energy includes solar, Read more
ISTS waiver can boost 20 GW of renewable capacity, says CARE Ratings
- Jul 5, 2021
In a release, CARE Ratings said that it expects the recently-announced waiver of ISTS charges to benefit 20 GW of upcoming wind and solar power capacity. “Given the current circumstances, this extension provides a timely boost to the renewable Read more