Union Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to strengthen renewable-energy transmission.
Economy · 01 Oct 2026 · Source: Internet
The Union Cabinet approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme to facilitate the integration and evacuation of renewable energy. The scheme includes 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems.
The Union Cabinet has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme to strengthen India’s renewable-energy transmission infrastructure. The scheme aims to facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across various States and Union Territories.
The project includes the deployment of 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which will help improve grid flexibility, manage renewable-energy intermittency and reduce congestion during peak demand periods. The total estimated outlay of the scheme is ₹1,86,405 crore, with implementation targeted for completion by FY 2032-33.
The initiative is an important step towards integrating a larger share of renewable energy into the national electricity grid and supporting India’s long-term clean-energy and energy-security objectives.