3 years on, floating solar power project yet to see light of day

HYDERABAD: The Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Park, one of the biggest solar power projects in the State that was proposed to be set up in Lower Manair Dam (LMD) and Mid Manair Dam (MMD) in Karimnagar back in 2018, is still awaiting final approval from the State government.

This 1000 megawatts (MW) floating solar power project is divided into two components with 500 MW in LMD and 500 MW MMD for public distribution at a cost of Rs 2.45 per unit under Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme by government entities, either directly or through Discoms.