Andhra Pradesh: Govt plans 10,000 MW solar project

Vijayawada: The state government is planning to set up a mega solar power project with an installed capacity of 10,000 MW in order to meet the increasing demand for power and to supply free, uninterrupted power to the agricultural sector.

Addressing employees of the energy department after Republic Day celebrations here on Sunday, energy secretary Nagulapalli Srikant said that the project will ensure an abundant supply of power to the agricultural sector.