Green Energy Corridor

• Green Energy Corridor (GEC) is an initiative to facilitate the integration and evacuation of renewable energy into the national/state grid.
• It involves development of transmission infrastructure for renewable energy-rich states.
• It supports the integration of solar and wind power into the electricity grid.
• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is involved in the implementation of transmission infrastructure under the programme.
• The project aims to strengthen the transmission network and improve grid stability for renewable energy integration.
• GEC Phase-I: Associated with integrating renewable power from renewable-rich states into the grid.
• GEC Phase-II: Focuses on further strengthening transmission infrastructure for large-scale renewable energy integration.

Prelims Question

Q. With reference to the Green Energy Corridor, consider the following statements:

1. It facilitates the integration and evacuation of renewable energy into the electricity grid.
2. It is associated with strengthening transmission infrastructure for renewable energy-rich regions.
3. It is exclusively concerned with generation of electricity from solar power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: GEC facilitates the integration and evacuation of renewable energy into the grid.
• Statement 2 is correct: It involves strengthening transmission infrastructure for renewable energy integration.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: It is not exclusively concerned with solar power; it supports integration of renewable energy including solar and wind power.