ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has clarified that its 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan is operating without any evacuation constraints, thanks to confirmed long‑term General Network Access (GNA) and dedicated transmission capacity linked to the Bikaner‑II substation. The company says the plant is evacuating its full contracted capacity, even as several other solar projects in the state remain tied to temporary access arrangements and incomplete transmission lines.
ACME’s 300 MW project fully backed by GNA
According to ACME, the 300 MW project—developed by ACME Sikar Solar Pvt Ltd and connected to the Bikaner‑II substation—has received effectiveness approval for long‑term GNA, ensuring firm access to the grid. With this status, the plant is no longer dependent on the temporary GNA (T‑GNA) framework and is insulated from the evacuation bottlenecks that have restricted generation at other sites.
The company highlighted that, because the project holds confirmed GNA, it is supported by dedicated transmission capacity and is “not subject to evacuation constraints”, allowing it to dispatch the entire 300 MW to buyers under existing power purchase agreements. This reliability is critical for counterparties such as utilities and large consumers, who depend on assured renewable supply to meet Renewable Purchase Obligations and decarbonisation targets.
Transmission relief for 4300 MW of solar in Rajasthan
ACME added that the commissioning of the Narela–Khetri transmission line has significantly eased congestion for solar developers across Rajasthan. With this line in place, long‑term GNA has reportedly become effective for around 4300 MW of solar projects in the state, covering multiple developers and helping unlock stranded generation capacity.
Industry analysts note that Rajasthan hosts some of India’s largest solar parks, but transmission readiness has often lagged behind project completion, forcing developers to rely on T‑GNA and curtailing output during peak periods. The operationalisation of new lines and substations—such as at Bikaner and Khetri—forms a crucial part of the national Green Energy Corridor strategy to move cheap solar power from resource‑rich western states to high‑demand regions.
ACME Solar’s broader renewable portfolio
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd positions itself as an integrated renewable energy company with a diversified portfolio spanning utility‑scale solar, wind, storage, firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) and hybrid projects. The group is among India’s early movers in large solar tenders and has increasingly focused on pairing generation with storage and round‑the‑clock solutions to offer grid‑friendly green power to discoms and corporates. For in-depth report read here.
By securing firm GNA for the 300 MW Rajasthan project, ACME strengthens its bankability with investors and lenders, as stable grid access reduces curtailment risk and revenue volatility. The development also aligns with India’s national target of adding hundreds of gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030, where transmission readiness and timely GNA approvals are emerging as as important as tariff competitiveness.
Policy context: GNA vs T‑GNA
Under India’s evolving transmission access regime, long‑term General Network Access provides assured, contracted capacity to inject power into the grid, while Temporary GNA is meant as an interim mechanism until associated lines become fully commissioned. Projects operating only on T‑GNA can face evacuation caps, higher charges or curtailment when the system is constrained, which directly affects generation and revenues.
The contrast between ACME’s fully supported 300 MW plant and other Rajasthan projects still waiting for long‑term access highlights the sector’s dependence on synchronised planning between generation and transmission. Experts say faster commissioning of substations and interstate lines, transparent approval timelines and better coordination between central and state agencies will be essential to avoid bottlenecks as India’s renewable pipeline accelerates.
EEAT cues for your article
To enhance EEAT, the news copy can clearly attribute all technical and quantitative details—such as the 300 MW capacity, Bikaner‑II substation link, 4,300 MW of projects gaining GNA, and the commissioning of the Narela–Khetri line—to ACME’s official statement and sector reports. Briefly explaining the difference between GNA and T‑GNA, situating Rajasthan within India’s wider Green Energy Corridor planning, and mentioning ACME’s diversified renewable portfolio will demonstrate subject‑matter expertise and help readers understand why this project’s evacuation status matters for investors, discoms and the broader energy transition.
For more latest updates from the state, visit our dedicated Rajasthan News section.
