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Friday, 29 March 2024 11.42 AM IST

Green Energy Corridor project: Kerala face neglect

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Though Kerala was included in the Rs 12,031 crore green corridor sanctioned by the Union Cabinet yesterday, it is known that only a nominal amount has been allotted to the state. Kerala has submitted three projects worth Rs 1242.30 crore. The condition of the Green Energy Corridor project is that 33 per cent of this amount will be provided by the Centre. However, in the plan submitted by Kerala, the Centre came to the conclusion that 11 per cent should be allotted instead of 33 per cent, citing the low use of non-conventional power supply.

The capacity of Wayanad - Kasaragod Green Energy Corridor is 3500 MW. However, it has the potential to carry unconventional power of only 405 MW. That is, 11 percent of capacity. The central government decided to cut aid on the basis of a bizarre provision. Its nature can be ascertained only after obtaining an order as per the decision of the Union Cabinet. Kerala had submitted a letter asking for 33 per cent sanction. The state is of the view that other steps can be taken after receiving the order.

The goal of the Green Energy Corridor is to generate 40 percent of total electricity consumption through non-conventional electricity by 2030. The second phase of the Green Energy Corridor aims to generate 20 gigawatts of non-conventional power generation and transmission. Its term is five years. Apart from Kerala, the second phase includes Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.

Projects submitted by Kerala

1. Wayanad - Kasaragod Green Energy Corridor 400 KV Project: Rs 813.40 crore

2. 220 KV line from Ramakkalmed wind farm to grid: Rs 195.9 crore

3. 220 KV line from Attappadi wind farm to grid: Rs 233 crore

Rs 1,242 crore in total

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