Centre approves two power transmission projects worth ₹13,595 cr

New Delhi: The union government has approved a series of transmission projects valued at ₹13,595 crore to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources from Rajasthan and Karnataka into the national grid. These projects are part of a broader effort to enhance the country’s renewable energy infrastructure and ensure efficient power evacuation from regions rich in renewable resources, an official said today.

Key aspects of the projects include:

1. Rajasthan: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has acquired several project special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to implement transmission systems aimed at evacuating power from the renewable energy zones in Rajasthan. These systems will support the transfer of renewable energy generated in the state to other regions, helping to balance supply and demand across the grid.

2. Karnataka: The Gadag II-A Transmission project has received approval to develop overhead transmission lines for solar projects totaling 1,500 MW in the Gadag region. This includes a 400 kV double circuit transmission line connecting pooling stations in Gadag and Koppal, covering around 55 villages. This infrastructure is crucial for evacuating solar power from these projects and integrating it into the national grid.

These projects are part of the second phase of the Green Energy Corridor initiative, which aims to add significant transmission capacity across multiple states to support around 20 GW of renewable energy projects. The total cost of this initiative is estimated at ₹12,031 crore, with central financial assistance covering 33% of the project costs. This phase will be implemented over five years, from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

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