Green Energy Corridor Project

A Green Energy Corridor Project for evacuation of renewable energy from generation points to the load center by creating intra-state and inter-state transmission infrastructure, it is under implementation in renewable resource rich states for the likely renewable power capacity addition during 12^th Five Year Plan period (still continue in process even after end of 12^th FYP).

• Two green corridor transmission networks are proposed under the project. Firstly, construction of the inter-state transmission network for connecting renewable energy-rich states under Green Corridor-I will be completed.
• Besides, a Green Corridor-II for solar parks is also started which is connecting solar parks in different states including Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• The first phase of the programme is designed to support 33 GW of solar and wind power, while the second phase will link 22 GW capacity.
• Germany, who has expertise in making smart grids that integrate renewable energy into national grid, will be assisting India in this project. Germany has promised provide developmental and technical assistance of €1 billion for the project.