Solar Parks Current Affairs, GK & News

World’s largest solar power park in Bhadla- Explained

November 15, 2021

Bhadla Solar Park, located in Rajasthan, is the World’s largest solar power park. Key Facts The solar park is located in Bhadla, a dry & sandy region in Rajasthan. It spans over 14,000 acres. The Park comprises of 10 million solar panels at the park. These solar panels contribute to an operational capacity of 2245 ..

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NTPC to set up India’s largest solar park at Rann of Kutch

July 14, 2021

State-run NTPC Ltd is to set up India’s largest solar park at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. Key points This solar park will have the capacity of 4.75 gigawatt (GW). It will be set up in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat from where NTPC will also generate green hydrogen on commercial scale. NTPC Renewable Energy ..

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Investment Capacity of India in renewable sector reached 500-700 billion USD

May 15, 2020

The Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis published a study according to which India has increased its potential of renewable energy investments to 500-700 billion USD. This is mainly because of improvements in solar power in the country. Highlights According to the study, the ultra-mega solar parks in the country have attracted foreign capital. ..

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Union Cabinet gives nod for 15000 MW grid-connected solar projects

February 26, 2015

Union Cabinet on 25 February 2015 approved the implementation of the scheme for setting up of 15,000 Mega Watt (MW) Grid-connected Solar Photo Voltaic Power projects under the National Solar Mission. This decision was taken at Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Facts about approved Scheme It will be implemented under the ..

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Cabinet gives nod to 25 solar parks of 500MW & key amendments in Electricity Act

December 12, 2014

Cabinet has given nod to an ambitious 25 solar parks of 500MW proposal will help India become a global leader in solar generation.  These 25 solar parks will add in total 20,000 megawatts (MW) solar power after implemented. Government will provide budgetary grant of Rs 4,050 crore to implement it by 2019. These projects will be ..

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