Sun Nov 17 21:26:22 UTC 2024: **Tamil Nadu to Receive ₹719.76 Crore for Green Energy Transmission Upgrade**
**Chennai, November 18, 2024** – Tamil Nadu will receive ₹719.76 crore to upgrade its power transmission system under the Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) scheme, according to a report released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). This investment will support the integration of 4,000 MW of renewable energy capacity into the state’s grid, involving the construction of 624 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 2,200 MVA of substations.
The GEC-II scheme aims to integrate 19 GW of renewable energy capacity nationwide. While the initial total project cost for all participating states was ₹12,031.33 crore, with a Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of ₹3,970.34 crore, some states, including Tamil Nadu, requested and received revisions. The final CFA amount for each state is subject to approval by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. Remaining costs will be covered through loans.
The report highlights that Tamil Nadu, along with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, has already completed all transmission projects under the preceding GEC-I scheme, which targeted 23 GW of renewable energy integration. Under GEC-I, Tamil Nadu added 1.77 GW of renewable energy capacity and completed 1,068 ckm of transmission lines, exceeding its initial target of 2.20 GW.
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