Daily News Wrap-Up: Govt. Approves ₹136 Billion to Evacuate 9 GW Renewable Power

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June 25, 2024

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The Government of India has greenlighted new Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) programs totaling ₹135.95 billion (~$1.63 billion) to evacuate 9 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan and Karnataka. The first program focuses on the Rajasthan renewable energy zone, designed to evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable power. This includes 1 GW in Fatehgarh Complex, 2.5 GW in Barmer Complex, and 1 GW in Nagaur (Merta) Complex. The energy generated from these areas will be transferred to the Mainpuri Region, Fatehpur, and Orai in Uttar Pradesh.

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