India’s renewable energy expansion depends on stronger electricity transmission infrastructure, making Green Energy Corridor Phase III a significant part of the country’s power-sector planning. In this episode of Green Shift, M. Ramesh explains how the ₹1.86 lakh crore programme is designed to help move renewable electricity from generation sites to centres of demand.

The discussion explores transmission lines, substations, transformers and the importance of strengthening state-level electricity grids. It also examines how battery energy storage systems can help manage fluctuations in solar and wind power generation.

The episode considers the risks of inadequate grid capacity, the problem of renewable energy curtailment and the infrastructure required to support India’s renewable energy targets.

Published on October 22, 2026