Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

The Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) project aims to enable the transmission of up to 135 GW of renewable energy through India’s Intra-State Transmission System. The Union Cabinet approved the project with a total outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore, including 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The project is targeted for completion by FY 2032-33, with ₹54,082 crore provided as Central Financial Support. GEC-III is designed to strengthen transmission infrastructure, integrate renewable energy into the national grid and improve grid flexibility. Battery storage will help manage renewable energy intermittency, transmission congestion and electricity demand during non-solar periods.