NEW DELHI
India has completed 48 gigawatts (GW) of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) network to carry renewable energy, the government informed Parliament on Monday. The transmission network is part of a larger plan to support 230 GW of solar and wind power across the country.
Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said that the total planned ISTS capacity is 340 GW. Of this, 48 GW is completed, 159 GW is under construction, 21 GW is under bidding, and another 112 GW is currently under planning. These efforts aim to ensure timely evacuation of green energy in line with project deadlines.
Naik added that transmission schemes are approved based on the expected completion dates of renewable energy projects. The focus remains on building infrastructure to ensure smooth integration of clean energy into the national grid.
For intra-state projects, two Green Energy Corridor (GEC) schemes are underway. GEC-I, worth ₹10,141.68 crore, is being implemented in eight states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. GEC-II, costing ₹12,031.33 crore, covers seven states, such as Kerala, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
States have also been advised to prepare 10-year plans for their intra-state transmission systems to support long-term energy goals.
In terms of power demand, India reached a peak of 2,43,118 megawatts (MW) in June. The demand met was 2,42,493 MW, showing a shortfall of only 625 MW, indicating near-complete supply.
The transmission push supports India’s clean energy vision and strengthens the country’s power infrastructure to meet rising energy needs efficiently and sustainably.