The United Nations has welcomed India’s approval of the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III), a major initiative aimed at strengthening intra-state power transmission systems and expanding battery energy storage.
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said the initiative could help India harness its growing renewable energy capacity, meet rising electricity requirements and further strengthen its position in solar energy. He also highlighted the importance of battery storage for energy security and economic growth.
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UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell welcomed the GEC-III initiative.
The scheme has a total outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore.
₹1,36,378 crore is earmarked for intra-state transmission systems.
₹50,000 crore is allocated for 50 GWh of battery energy storage.
Central Financial Support under the scheme is ₹54,082 crore.
The initiative aims to facilitate evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy.
Stiell said stronger electricity grids and battery-storage infrastructure could support employment in manufacturing, construction and the energy-storage sector as the global transition towards renewable energy and clean technologies continues.
The Union Cabinet approved GEC-III on September 30, 2026. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore, comprising ₹1,36,378 crore for intra-state transmission systems and ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The scheme includes ₹54,082 crore in Central Financial Support.
GEC-III is designed to facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across states and Union Territories. It is targeted for completion by FY 2032-33 and is intended to improve grid integration, address renewable-energy intermittency and strengthen the country's power infrastructure.
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India’s expanding renewable-energy capacity requires stronger transmission networks and storage infrastructure to integrate electricity generated from renewable sources and manage variations in power generation.
