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Telangana Seeks Central Support to Triple Renewable Capacity by 2030
Telangana wants to make much more electricity from renewable sources like the sun and wind.
It hopes to increase its renewable-energy capacity to 29,645 MW by 2029-30.
The state has asked to take part in a national programme called Green Energy Corridor Phase III.
The programme could help pay for power lines and large batteries.
Power lines carry electricity from where it is made to where it is needed.
Batteries can store electricity and help when solar or wind power is not available.
Telangana’s Cabinet has approved plans for new solar, wind and battery-storage capacity.
If the state’s projects are cleared, the programme could help supply power to homes and businesses and reduce grid congestion.
Telangana aims to raise renewable-energy capacity from 10,642 MW in 2025-26 to 29,645 MW by 2029-30.
The state is among 13 that have submitted proposals to the Central Electricity Authority to join Green Energy Corridor Phase III.
Telangana’s Cabinet approved plans for about 7,800 MW of new capacity: 3,000 MW solar, 4,000 MW battery storage and 800 MW wind.
The scheme could fund stronger intra-state transmission and battery storage to help move renewable power and manage supply fluctuations.
Nationally, the programme is expected to support evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy and deployment of 50 GWh of battery storage by 2032-33.
- Who
- The Telangana government and energy department, with proposals submitted to the Central Electricity Authority.
- What
- Telangana is seeking support through Green Energy Corridor Phase III for transmission and battery-storage projects to help expand renewable energy.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- When
- The state targets 29,645 MW of renewable-energy capacity by 2029-30; the national scheme is expected to support projects through 2032-33.
- Why
- To connect more renewable generation to the grid, manage supply fluctuations and congestion, and improve power reliability.
Key facts
- Current capacity cited
- 10,642 MW in 2025-26
- Telangana target
- 29,645 MW by 2029-30
- States submitting proposals
- 13, including Telangana
- State-approved capacity plans
- About 7,800 MW: 3,000 MW solar, 4,000 MW battery storage and 800 MW wind
- National scheme outlay
- ₹1,86,405 crore
- Central Financial Assistance
- ₹54,082 crore
- National programme targets
- Evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy and 50 GWh of battery storage by 2032-33
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