India’s transmission schemes for 9 GW of renewables
Two transmission schemes to transmit 9 GW of renewable power have been approved by the Indian government.
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India: Two transmission schemes to transmit 9 GW of renewable power from the western state of Rajasthan and the southern state of Karnataka have been approved by the Indian government. The planned Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) schemes are worth INR 135.95 billion ($1.63 billion) and will be implemented through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB).
The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) scheme will transmit 4.5 GW of renewable power from Rajasthan, with 1 GW from the Fatehgarh complex, 2.5 GW from the Barmer complex and 1 GW from the Nagaur complex, to Mainpuri Region, Fatehpur and Orai of Uttar Pradesh. It is set to be completed within two years, with an estimated cost of INR 122.41 billion. Meanwhile, the Karnataka system will evacuate 4.5 GW from the Koppal and Gadag areas, and it is due to be completed by June 2027 at a cost of INR 13.54 billion. Both schemes are part of India’s 500 GW renewable energy capacity target by 2030, with 200 GW currently connected.
Source: Renewables Now