Transmission infrastructure for 15.5 GW RE capacity commissioned in Rajasthan
- December 10, 2025
Transmission infrastructure meant for evacuating 15.5 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity has so far been commissioned in Rajasthan, it was informed in Parliament.
In a written reply given in the Rajya Sabha on December 8, 2025, Shripad Naik, Minister of State for Power, said that strengthening of the transmission network in Rajasthan is being undertaken through both interstate transmission system (ISTS) and intrastate transmission system (InSTS) projects to cater to rising demand and the evacuation of renewable power.
At present, transmission systems for evacuation of about 15.5 GW renewable capacity have already been commissioned in Rajasthan and ISTS projects for an additional 51.5 GW are under implementation. During the last three years, 15 ISTS substations have been sanctioned in Rajasthan to augment the transmission network, the minister said.
Green Energy Corridor
It was further informed that the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-I and Phase-II schemes for creation of transmission infrastructure dedicated to renewable power.
Under GEC-I, transmission projects comprising about 1,054 ckm of lines and 1,915 MVA transformation capacity have been commissioned in Rajasthan.
Under GEC-II, projects covering 659 ckm of lines and 2,191 MVA transformation capacity are at various stages of implementation in the northern state, the minister said.
Reliability of infrastructure
Reliability of transmission infrastructure in Rajasthan is being enhanced through installation of system-strengthening elements such as bus reactors, line reactors, static compensators (STATCOMs) and synchronous condensers at appropriate voltage levels, it was informed.
RDSS
In Rajasthan, projects amounting to Rs.18,693 crore for loss-reduction works and Rs.9,715 crore for smart metering works have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
These works include upgradation of distribution transformers and substations, replacement of ageing or damaged conductor and cable, and feeder segregation for agricultural consumers, which will collectively contribute to improved reliability of electricity supply in the State.
Launched in July 2021 at the national level, RDSS aims to improve the quality, reliability and affordability of power supply through reforms in the distribution sector. The scheme seeks to reduce aggregate technical & commercial (AT&C) losses to 12-15 per cent and eliminate the revenue gap per unit of energy supplied. Under RDSS, financial assistance has been sanctioned for infrastructure upgradation and smart metering activities.
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