Union Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to integrate renewable power
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Renewable energy infrastructure and grid integration: a key GS3 topic on energy security and sustainable development.
Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved the ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) to integrate renewable power into the national grid.
Background
GEC-III earmarks ₹1.36 lakh crore for intra-state transmission and ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The project aims to evacuate 135 GW of renewable power by FY2032-33, supported by a viability-gap funding mechanism to attract private capital.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGEC-III total outlay: ₹1.86 lakh crore
- FactBESS capacity target: 50 GWh
- FactRenewable power evacuation target: 135 GW by FY2032-33
- BodyMNRE and CEA are the managing bodies for the Green Energy Corridor
- FactIndia's renewable capacity as of January 2026: 263 GW
Prelims practice question
What is the target capacity for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) under the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III?
- (a)100 GWh
- (b)75 GWh
- (c)25 GWh
- (d)50 GWh
Show answer
Answer: (d) 50 GWh — The project earmarks ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating renewable energy into the national grid and the role of storage systems in achieving India's 2030 energy targets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Grid stability: Addressing the geographic and temporal mismatch between renewable generation sites and high-demand consumption centers
- Financial sustainability: Utilizing viability-gap funding to de-risk private investment in large-scale battery energy storage systems
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Transitioning from mere capacity addition to reliable evacuation of power through robust intra-state transmission
Keywords: Renewable Energy · Green Energy Corridor · Battery Energy Storage System · Viability Gap Funding · Grid Integration · Energy Security
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