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India: AP Approves Proposal for a 10 GW Mega Solar Project for Agricultural Sector

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved the proposal to develop a 10 GW mega solar power project for the benefit of the farmers in the state. The project will supply nine hours of continuous power to the farmers during the daytime, besides establishing an Integrated Renewable Energy Project (IREP).

 

According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), the Information and Public Relations Minister Perni Venkataramaiah said that as a part of the IREP, 550 MW of wind power, 1,200 MW of hydropower and 1,000 MW of solar energy would be generated. IREP refers to the concept of integrating more than one renewable energy source in developing projects.

 

Also, the state government would be earning revenue of Rs. 320 million through the green energy development charge.

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