States Can Float Clean Energy Tenders Despite 50 GW Capacity Lying Unused with Centre.

India’s central government cannot prevent states from developing clean energy projects, even as federal agencies struggle with nearly 50 gigawatts (GW) of unsold renewable power, a senior official said recently.

Much of the unsold central power remains unused due to unfinished transmission lines, legal hurdles, and regulatory delays, prompting state power utilities to postpone signing purchase agreements.

Some industry representatives had suggested that the federal government halt new state tenders and instead utilize the unsold power from central projects. However, authorities clarified that states remain free to pursue their own clean energy initiatives.