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Telangana Deputy CM Seeks Expedited Approval for Renewable Energy Corridor

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Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on August 7, seeking approval for the intra-state transmission system proposals under the Green Energy Corridor - Phase 3 (GEC-III). The proposals, submitted by TGTRANSCO, aim to evacuate power generated from wind, solar, and pumped storage projects with a total capacity of 19 GW across eight districts in Telangana. The revised Renewable Energy (RE) zones, identified by SECI, have been expanded to accommodate the increased capacity, with an estimated project cost of Rs.6,895 crore.

Key Takeaways:

  • The intra-state transmission system proposals under GEC-III aim to evacuate power generated from wind, solar, and pumped storage projects with a total capacity of 19 GW.
  • The revised Renewable Energy (RE) zones, identified by SECI, now cover eight districts in Telangana, up from the initial five districts.
  • The estimated project cost for the transmission schemes is Rs.6,895 crore.
  • The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has been informed of the revised proposal, comprising 8 transmission schemes with a cumulative power evacuation capacity of 19 GW.
  • Telangana deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka urged Union Power Minister Khattar to expedite the approval, highlighting its importance for accelerating green power development and grid integration efforts in the state.
  • The proposals were submitted by TGTRANSCO, a state-owned power transmission and distribution company.

Statistics:

  • 19 GW: Total Renewable Energy (RE) capacity to be evacuated through the intra-state transmission system under GEC-III.
  • 8: Number of districts in Telangana that will be covered by the revised RE zones.
  • Rs.6,895: Estimated project cost for the transmission schemes under GEC-III.
  • 13.5 GW: Initial Renewable Energy (RE) capacity identified by SECI for evacuation through the intra-state transmission system.
  • 5: Number of districts in Telangana initially covered by the RE zones.

Sources:

  • [Siasat Daily](https://siasat.com/)
  • [Press release from Telangana deputy CM's office](https://www.tstdc.in/)
  • [Telangana govt website](https://www.telangana.gov.in/)

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