Amaravati, Nov. 3 -- The Centre has approved a Rs 27,370 crore investment to expand Andhra Pradesh's power transmission network under the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme.

The project aims to strengthen the state's infrastructure for renewable energy transmission, with the first phase expected to be commissioned in 2029-30, Business Standard reported, citing a government source.

The approval follows the Union Cabinet's clearance of the Rs 1.86 trillion GEC-III scheme on September 30. The national initiative aims to facilitate the transmission of up to 135 GW of renewable energy through state-level networks by 2032-33.

The total allocation includes Rs 1.36 trillion for intra-state transmission infrastructure and Rs 50,00...