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Weekly Brief - Carbon Credits, Battery, EPR, Nuclear & Renewables - 5th October, 2026
Cabinet approves the ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III focusing on 135 GW transmission evacuation and 50 GWh BESS deployment, alongside clean energy trade and sub-national carbon credit framework integrations.
Key Statistics
| ₹1,86,405 Cr | 135 GW | 50 GWh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Outlay for GEC-III | Renewable Evacuation Capacity | Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Target |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Union Cabinet approved Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) on September 30, 2026, allocating ₹1,86,405 crore for transmission and storage infrastructure.
- Inclusion of a ₹50,000 crore dedicated allocation for 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) by FY 2032–33 to address grid intermittency.
- Central Financial Support (CFS) of ₹54,082 crore approved to maintain affordable power tariffs and subsidize intra-state transmission costs.
- India-EU bilateral clean energy dialogues advanced on September 24, 2026, addressing carbon markets, carbon pricing mechanisms, and nuclear energy cooperation.
- Sub-national climate frameworks initiated integration of c…
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