Modi's Union Cabinet approves ₹1,86,405 crore for Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims + Mains·
Energy security and grid infrastructure: a key GS3 topic on India's renewable energy transition.
Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved the 'Green Energy Corridor Phase-III' scheme with a ₹1,86,405 crore outlay to facilitate the evacuation of 135 GW of renewable energy.
Background
The scheme allocates ₹1,36,378 crore for Intra-State Transmission Systems and ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems. It is designed to support India's targets of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030 and 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGreen Energy Corridor Phase-III total outlay: ₹1,86,405 crore
- FactIntra-State Transmission Systems allocation: ₹1,36,378 crore
- FactBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) target: 50 GWh
- FactRenewable energy evacuation target: 135 GW by FY 2032-33
- FactNational non-fossil capacity target: 900 GW by 2035
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme, consider the following statements:
- India aims to achieve a non-fossil capacity of 500 GW by 2035.
- The scheme allocates ₹1,36,378 crore specifically for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- The scheme aims to facilitate the evacuation of 135 GW of renewable energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states the non-fossil capacity target is 900 GW by 2035. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states ₹1,36,378 crore is for Intra-State Transmission Systems.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of developing robust transmission infrastructure and battery storage systems in achieving India's non-fossil fuel capacity targets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Grid stability: Addressing intermittency of solar and wind through large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Scaling intra-state transmission to evacuate high-capacity renewable energy from remote sites
- Policy alignment: Integrating the Green Energy Corridor with the 2030 and 2035 national energy targets
Keywords: Renewable Energy · Grid Integration · Battery Energy Storage · Decarbonization · Energy Security
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