The Government of India has sanctioned new inter-state transmission system (ISTS) schemes to evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy each from Rajasthan and Karnataka. These schemes will be executed using the tariff-based competitive bidding mode. They are part of the broader plan to facilitate the uptake of the targeted renewable energy capacity by 2030.
The Rajasthan renewable energy zone power evacuation scheme will evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan. This includes 1 GW from the Fatehgarh complex, 2.5 GW from the Barmer complex, and 1 GW from the Nagaur (Merta) complex. The energy will be delivered to Mainpuri Region, Fatehpur, and Orai in Uttar Pradesh. The scheme, which will cost around Rs 122.41 billion, is expected to be completed within two years. Meanwhile, Karnataka’s system strengthening scheme will evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy from the Koppal and Gadag areas. This scheme is scheduled for completion by June 2027 and will cost approximately Rs 13.54 billion.