India's Renewable Energy Ambitions Require Super Grid Planning, Says MNRE Secretary
China-like grid planning needed to meet renewable energy goal: MNRE secretary
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India aims to achieve 1,800 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2050 and requires a super grid similar to China's for effective power evacuation. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy plans to invest $574 billion by 2030 to enhance grid infrastructure and address curtailment challenges.
- 01India targets 1,800 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2050.
- 02Investment of $574 billion planned for super grid development by 2030.
- 03Enhanced grid infrastructure is crucial for effective renewable energy evacuation.
- 04A flexible policymaking approach is needed to attract investment.
- 05Proposals include expanding the green energy corridor and promoting local manufacturing.
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Santosh Kumar Sarangi, secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), emphasized the need for India to adopt a super grid planning approach akin to China's to meet the ambitious target of 1,800 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2050. At the Confederation of Indian Industry's Annual Business Summit 2026, he announced plans for an investment of $574 billion by 2030 to develop high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) lines that will facilitate power evacuation from renewable energy-rich areas to demand sectors. Sarangi highlighted that improving grid infrastructure and planning mechanisms is essential to mitigate curtailment challenges and maximize the potential of renewable assets. He called for a collaborative effort between the Centre and state governments to ensure that the necessary equipment and storage systems are in place. Additionally, the MNRE is proposing an expanded budget for the green energy corridor scheme and initiatives to boost domestic production of solar components, including ingot-wafer and polysilicon manufacturing.
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The development of a super grid will enhance power availability and reliability, potentially lowering electricity costs for consumers and supporting job creation in the renewable energy sector.
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