India-GCC Green Energy Corridor: Strengthening the Subsea Power Grid
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India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have finalized a landmark agreement to link their power grids via a subsea HVDC cable under the 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' initiative, enabling bidirectional renewable energy exchange.
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have reached a definitive agreement to establish a 'Green Energy Corridor' through a subsea High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power grid. This ambitious project marks a significant milestone under the 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' (OSOWOG) initiative, a global vision championed by India to create an interconnected ecosystem of renewable energy resources.
The core of the agreement involves laying an extensive subsea cable across the Arabian Sea, connecting the Indian power grid with those of GCC member states, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This infrastructure will facilitate the bidirectional flow of electricity, allowing India to export surplus solar power during its peak daylight hours. Conversely, India can import wind energy or other renewable sources from the Gulf region during the night, effectively addressing the intermittency challenges inherent in renewable energy production.
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