MAHAGENCO to Install 602 MW Capacity Solar Power Plants

The state-owned Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) will set up solar power plants with the total capacity of 602 MW at various locations.

 

These projects will be developed under engineering, procurement and commissioning (EPC) contract in three stages on lands owned by MAHAGENCO.

 

In Stage-I, solar plants with a total capacity of 187 MW will be set up at Kaudgaon, Latur on thermal power station land at Bhusawal, Koradi, Parli, Nashik and Sakri.

 

A proposal for the same will be submitted for the State Cabinet's approval at the earliest.

 

Solar plants with a total capacity of 390 MW will be developed at Washim, Yavatmal and Chandrapur districts in Stage-II, while in Stage-III, a 25 MW capacity plant will be set up at Sakri again.

 

As per the Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Solar Park Scheme, solar parks with a total capacity of 2,500 MW will be developed in Maharashtra through a joint venture company (JVC) of NTPC and MAHAGENCO.

 

Solar projects will be developed by individual companies as per their share in the JVC.