Centre plans to push for more renewable energy connectivity in states

As more transmission projects come at the intra-state level, the Centre is hoping it will bolster private investment in state power infrastructure

With the dual purpose of enhancing power transmission infrastructure in states and boosting renewable energy (RE) connectivity across all regions, the ministry of power is planning to push states to connect upcoming RE projects to state grids and not the national grid.<\/div><\/p>**media[222]**

Senior government officials indicated that the current Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) waiver given to renewable energy projects when they connect to the national grid may be \u201crelooked\u201d at in the next financial year.<\/div><\/p>