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UN Climate Chief Praises India's Green Energy Grid and Battery Storage Initiative
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UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell has commended India's Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme, highlighting its potential to enhance energy security and economic growth. The scheme, approved by the Indian government, aims to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy using an intra-state transmission system with battery storage. Stiell emphasized that this initiative will address power curtailment issues and boost India's status as a global solar superpower. The total project cost is Rs 1.86 lakh crore, with Rs 50,000 crore allocated for battery storage systems.
Key facts
- UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell praised India's Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme.
- The scheme aims to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy using an intra-state transmission system with battery storage.
- Stiell highlighted that the initiative will address power curtailment issues and enhance energy efficiency.
- The total project cost is Rs 1.86 lakh crore, with Rs 50,000 crore allocated for battery storage systems.