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Green Energy Corridor Phase I nears finish line

The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase I is close to completion in four states, with 20 GW of the planned 24 GW renewable energy capacity already commissioned. The remaining 4 GW is expected to be completed soon. GEC Phase I was launched to improve grid infrastructure for integrating large-scale renewable energy. It spans eight states: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. The project includes 9,767 circuit kilometres (ckm)…

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MNRE expands Green Energy Corridor and promotes open access

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme across ten states to enhance renewable energy (RE) evacuation infrastructure.  These states include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh. For intrastate transmission systems (InSTS), the scheme offers up to 40% Central Grant Assistance. Additionally, an interstate transmission system (ISTS) project is being developed to evacuate 13 GW of renewable…

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GEAPP and UPEIDA to develop 450-500 MW solar park along Bundelkhand Expressway

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is partnering with the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) to establish a 450-500 MW solar park along the Bundelkhand Expressway.  This pilot project aims to create a green energy corridor across the expressway, with approximately 450 MW of solar power installed on the expressway’s designated land area, spanning 15-20 meters on both sides. The project aims to boost energy supply, support electric vehicle (EV)…