With reference to the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme aims to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy. 2. The scheme provides for a battery energy storage system capacity of 100 GWh. 3. The total project outlay for the GEC-III scheme is Rs 1.86 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UNFCCC Executive Secretary praises Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Nuclear & new energy technology· Prelims + Mains· 2 October 2026

Renewable energy infrastructure and grid stability: a key GS3 topic on energy transition.

Why in news

UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell praised the Centre's approved Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme for its scale in renewable energy evacuation.

Background

The GEC-III scheme is a Rs 1.86 lakh crore project featuring an intra-state transmission system and Rs 50,000 crore for 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems. It aims to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy with Rs 54,082 crore in central financial assistance.

Facts for Prelims

FactGEC-III total project outlay: Rs 1.86 lakh crore
FactBattery energy storage system capacity: 50 GWh
FactRenewable energy evacuation target: 135 GW
FactCentral financial assistance for GEC-III: Rs 54,082 crore

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme, consider the following statements:

The scheme aims to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy.
The scheme provides for a battery energy storage system capacity of 100 GWh.
The total project outlay for the GEC-III scheme is Rs 1.86 lakh crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states the capacity is 50 GWh.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of large-scale battery energy storage systems in achieving India's renewable energy targets and ensuring grid stability.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Intermittency management: Addressing the variability of solar and wind power through large-scale storage
Fiscal architecture: Balancing central financial assistance with state-level infrastructure investment
Grid integration: Technical challenges of evacuating 135 GW of renewable energy into the national grid

Keywords: Renewable Energy · Grid Stability · Energy Storage · Decarbonization · Infrastructure Investment

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