Govt launches plan for transmission of 500 GW green energy by 2030

The government Wednesday launched a ₹2.44 lakh crore transmission plan to evacuate 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030.

The plan, based on the recommendations of an expert committee set up by the ministry, entails 50,890 circuit km transmission lines and 4,33,575 MvA substation capacity.

Since renewable energy is available mostly during the day, the plan also envisages the installation of 51.5 GW battery storage by 2030 to provide round-the-clock power to end-consumers.


India plans to have 500 GW of non-fossil-based power capacity by 2030 so that cleaner fuels comprise 50% of the power mix.

The government has maintained that India will take the necessary action to meet its energy security needs while recognising the need to meet climate change goals. "We will not compromise on our economic growth. We are also going to meet our climate goals. We will achieve our target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030," power minister RK Singh said.

The country currently has 409 GW installed capacity comprising 173 GW from non-fossil fuel sources, which is about 42% of total installed electricity generating capacity.

The transmission system will link major non-fossil fuel-based generation centres in the country.