Cabinet Nod Soon for Green Energy Corridor Phase 3; Rajasthan RE Projects Face Delays

• Government sources indicate Cabinet approval is imminent for Phase 3 of the Green Energy Corridor, with cost analysis complete and a Cabinet note expected shortly.
• The second phase, approved in January 2022 at ₹12,000 crore, aimed to integrate 20 GW of renewable energy across seven states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
• India plans to support local ingot and wafer manufacturing for solar equipment through capital expenditure funding, not Production Linked Incentives (PLI).
• The National Solar Energy Federation of India sought ₹25,000 crore Viability Gap Funding for 50 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity.
• Renewable energy projects in Rajasthan are delayed due to local opposition over Khejri trees; the state government is exploring relocation options to resume stalled projects.