Power Grid Corporation of India announce ambitious smart grid plans as part of the green energy corridor

Indian government plans to roll out a Rs 43,000-crore (Appx. 6.15 Billion EURO)‘green energy corridor’ project to facilitate the flow of renewable energy into the national grid. The blueprint for the project has been submitted to the Power Ministry by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). For implementation, the project would be split into intra- and inter-State, said a senior Power Ministry official. “Germany has committed developmental and technical assistance of €1 billion for the project,” the official said. Read More