In Short : The government has approved new transmission schemes to boost renewable energy integration. These initiatives aim to enhance grid capacity and reliability, supporting the efficient transfer of renewable power and accelerating India’s clean energy transition.
In Detail : Signalling its unwavering resolve to improve transmission and storage capacities on India’s journey towards achieving500 GW renewable capacity by 2030, the government has signed off new transmission schemes to transport 9 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan and Karnataka
The government’s approval of the new Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) schemes, a significant step in India’s journey towards a sustainable future, will transport 9 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy from Rajasthan and Karnataka. These schemes, to be implemented through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode, are a crucial part of our ambitious plan to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with 200 GW already connected.
The power evacuation scheme of the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a comprehensive plan to evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy power from Rajasthan. This includes 1 GW from the Fatehgarh complex, 2.5 GW from the Barmer complex, and 1 GW from the Nagaur (Merta) complex. The power will be transmitted to the Mainpuri Region, Fatehpur, and Orai in Uttar Pradesh. This ambitious scheme, expected to be completed within two years at an estimated cost of Rs 12,241 crore, is a significant stride towards our renewable energy goals.
Additionally, the system strengthening scheme in Karnataka will evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy power from the Koppal area and Gadag area. The scheme is slated for completion by June 2027, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,354 crore.
The new government, under the leadership of Manohar Lal Khattar, former Haryana chief minister and current Union Power Minister, is unwavering in its commitment to improving transmission and storage capacities. This commitment is a testament to India’s dedication to integrating more renewable energy into the grid while ensuring grid stability.
Earlier this month, Manohar Lal Khattar, former Haryana chief minister and current Union Power Minister, met with senior officials to discuss how to enhance storage and transmission capacities.
According to a February 2024 report by CareEdge Ratings, India needs around 12 gigawatts (GW) of storage capacity, assuming 4 hours of storage per GW for FY24. This requirement is expected to increase to around 70 GW by FY30.
