Third phase of Green Energy Corridor in final stages, up for Cabinet approval
The Indian government is preparing to launch the third phase of the Green Energy Corridor, a project aimed at improving transmission infrastructure for renewable energy. The initiative, which requires Cabinet approval, carries an estimated outlay of over ₹50,000 crore.
Why it matters
This infrastructure development is critical for India's transition to renewable energy and maintaining grid stability as it scales solar and wind power.
The government is in the final planning stages of instituting the third phase of the intra-state Green Energy Corridor (GEC), senior government officials privy to the development told The Hindu , adding that it has been sent to the Union Cabinet for the final approval.
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Separately, another official added that the scheme would carry an outlay of more than ₹50,000 crore.
The Hindu also learnt from officials that the focus in the third phase would be on augmenting further the intra-State transmission lines in “renewable-energy rich States”.
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