New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme to strengthen India's intra-state transmission network and facilitate evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across states and Union Territories.

The scheme will also support deployment of 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at renewable energy generation sites or other strategic grid locations to address intermittency, congestion, peak-hour curtailment and demand during non-solar hours.

Rs 1.86 Lakh Crore Project Outlay

The scheme is targeted for completion by FY2032-33 with a total outlay of Rs 1,86,405 crore. This includes Rs 1,36,378 crore for intra-state transmission systems ...