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India Targets 900 GW of Renewable Power by 2035

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new scheme called Green Energy Corridor Phase Three to help India reach 900 gigawatts of non‑fossil electricity by 2035.

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Key Points

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Goal: 900 gigawatts of renewable (non‑fossil) electricity capacity by the year 2035.

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Green Energy Corridor Phase Three will enable evacuation of up to 135 gigawatts of wind and solar power across the country.

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The scheme funds 50 gigawatt hours of Battery Energy Storage Systems to provide grid flexibility and address intermittency.

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Total project cost is about 186,405 crore Indian rupees, with central support of 54,082 crore Indian rupees.

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The initiative is projected to generate long‑term skilled employment in manufacturing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the new infrastructure.

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Summary

The plan will allow the transfer of up to 135 gigawatts of renewable power across states and includes 50 gigawatt hours of Battery Energy Storage Systems to manage supply when the sun or wind is not available.

It is expected to create many skilled jobs in construction, manufacturing, and grid management.

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New Words to Learn

16 words
gigawatt
a unit that measures a very large amount of electrical power
gigawatt hour
a unit that measures how much electricity is stored for one hour
renewable energy
electricity that comes from natural sources like the sun, wind, or water
Battery Energy Storage Systems
large battery installations that store electricity for later use
grid
the network of high‑voltage power lines that delivers electricity to homes and businesses
capacity
the maximum amount of electricity that can be produced or transmitted
non‑fossil
energy that does not come from burning coal, oil, or natural gas
infrastructure
the basic physical systems (such as power lines and stations) needed for a service to work
intermittency
the irregular availability of power from sources like solar and wind
congestion
a situation where too much electricity tries to move through the same part of the grid at once
curtailment
reducing the amount of electricity generated because the grid cannot handle more at that time
solar
energy that comes from sunlight
manufacturing
the process of making goods in factories
financial year
the 12‑month period used by the government for budgeting and accounting
Indian rupees
the official currency of India
Union Territory
a region in India that is governed directly by the central government
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