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Cabinet clears ₹1.86 lakh crore green energy plan for power lines, battery storage

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Green Energy Corridor III

The Cabinet approved the ₹1.86 lakh crore GEC-III scheme to develop transmission systems and battery storage, enabling evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy. Reports say the scheme could create opportunities for transmission, renewable energy and battery firms.

Thursday, 1 October

  1. GEC-III offers growth opportunities, but execution rests on state utilities
  2. GEC-III scheme to unlock next growth phase for India renewables sector

Wednesday, 30 September

  1. Cabinet approves Rs 1.86 lakh crore electricity grid upgrade scheme
  2. 2 sources
    Cabinet clears ₹1.86 trn green energy corridor scheme with battery storage
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    Cabinet clears ₹1.86 lakh crore green energy plan for power lines, battery storage
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    Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor III for 135 GW renewables
  5. Govt unveils Rs 1.9 lakh-crore DHARA programme to evacuate 135 GW renewable power

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