More green energy shrinks transmission projects' timeline

At present, thermal power contributes 69% to India's total installed capacity

In less than a year, the country’s renewable energy capacity has grown 29 per cent, to 50 gigawatt (Gw). Expansion here and the focus on developing wind and solar power is also shrinking the time frame to set up related transmission networks.

At present, thermal power contributes 69 per cent to India’s total installed capacity.  As the country planned capacity additions in the thermal and hydropower segment, it also allowed transmission companies a longer time frame. This is now changing.

“The construction of new lines (for hydro and thermal) might take three to five years, while construction of a new solar photovoltaic