Telangana is seeking access to the Union government’s Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme as it plans to nearly triple its renewable-energy capacity to 29,645 MW by 2029-30 from 10,642 MW in 2025-26.
The state is one of 13 that have submitted proposals to the Central Electricity Authority seeking inclusion in the programme. Telangana’s proposed transmission and battery-storage projects will need to be cleared under GEC-III before the state can receive support.
The Union Cabinet-approved scheme has been designed to strengthen intra-state transmission networks, evacuate renewable power and deploy Battery Energy Storage Systems to manage intermittency, congestion and peak-hour demand. Nationally, it is expected to enable the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy and the deployment of 50 GWh of battery storage by 2032-33.
Telangana’s Cabinet has recently approved plans for about 7,800 MW of new generation and storage capacity. The proposed package includes 3,000 MW of solar power, 4,000 MW of battery energy storage and 800 MW of wind capacity.
An official said the state energy department and TG Transco would have to identify existing and prospective solar, wind, pumped-storage and hybrid-generation clusters. They must also assess expected capacity additions and likely injection points before submitting detailed proposals to the Centre.
The transmission and storage infrastructure is intended to move electricity from generation clusters to industrial and consumption centres. The report said the projects could help Telangana integrate additional solar, wind, pumped-storage and hybrid power while reducing curtailment and grid congestion.
The proposed storage capacity could also support Hyderabad’s expanding data-centre and information-technology power demand, particularly during non-solar hours. Battery systems may be installed at renewable-energy developer sites or at other locations considered critical to the grid, allowing power to be stabilised during evening peaks.
A senior official said the potential benefits for Telangana included faster renewable-capacity addition, improved integration of variable renewable sources and greater reliability for industries and households. The programme could also create opportunities for transmission and storage developers.
GEC-III has a total outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore, including ₹1,36,378 crore for intra-state transmission systems and ₹50,000 crore for battery storage. The Centre has earmarked ₹54,082 crore as Central Financial Assistance. The scheme is linked to India’s target of reaching 900 GW of installed non-fossil capacity by 2035.
The next step for Telangana is the preparation and submission of detailed project proposals by the state energy department and TG Transco for consideration under the central programme.