Economy · 26 Aug 2026

MNRE Force Majeure solar

Consider the following statements:

  1. MNRE's Force Majeure extension applies to solar projects scheduled for commissioning on or after February 28, 2026, granting up to a four-month extension.
  2. India's quarterly solar capacity addition fell by 18.1% in April-June 2026 compared to the previous quarter.
  3. Distributed solar accounted for less than one-fourth of India's total solar capacity addition in FY26.
  4. The classification of the West Asia situation as a "war" for Force Majeure purposes was issued through an April 2026 Department of Expenditure office memorandum.
AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
This question is based on: A Ship Stuck Near the Red Sea and a Solar Project Quietly Missing Its Deadline
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About this question

Why in news

The relief follows industry appeals warning that the West Asia conflict was disrupting procurement, manufacturing and logistics for utility-scale renewable projects, coinciding with government data showing India's solar capacity addition pace slowing even as FY26 closed with a record 44.61 GW added overall.

Why for UPSC

Renewable energy targets are a recurring GS3 static-plus-current theme and this question tests whether the aspirant retains precise capacity figures and dates rather than just the general "solar slowdown due to war" narrative - the distributed-solar share is a deliberately close-sounding distractor.

Prelims summary

MNRE granted up to a four-month Force Majeure extension for solar projects due on/after Feb 28, 2026, after an April 2026 Department of Expenditure memo classified the West Asia conflict as a war; quarterly solar additions fell 18.1% even as FY26 closed with a record 44.61 GW, of which 36% was distributed solar.

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