Centre clears transmission lines for 3.5 GW renewable energy projects
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has authorised three companies to lay overhead transmission lines for renewable energy projects in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The approvals have been issued under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, granting powers equivalent to those of a telegraph authority for the purpose of executing transmission infrastructure linked to renewable energy evacuation. Rajasthan REZ Phase IV, Part B Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Limited has been authorised to develop three…