India's Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has announced a delay in the rollout of stricter grid stability rules for wind and solar generators, pushing the start date from April 2026 to April 2027. The new regulations are designed to penalize power generators for discrepancies between their scheduled and actual electricity output, which can disrupt grid stability. Currently, renewable energy accounts for over 50% of India's installed power capacity, although it contributes less than 30% to actual electricity generation. The CERC's decision provides renewable energy companies with additional time to adapt to the new rules, which will require them to declare their electricity supply commitments in advance. While deviation charges will still apply, the relaxed norms acknowledge the unpredictable nature of wind and solar energy due to weather conditions. The CERC plans to align renewable energy deviation rules with those of conventional generators by 2031, as the rapid increase in renewable energy capacity raises concerns about grid stability. The new framework will assess deviations based on a blended calculation method, taking into account both available capacity and scheduled generation. Over time, the margin for error before penalties are imposed will decrease, with solar projects seeing a reduction from ±10% to ±5%, and wind projects from ±15% to ±10%.