NTPC to be consultant for 300-MW solar power projects in West Africa

NTPC will be the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for the development of about 300 MW solar power projects in Togo.

An official statement said that a letter of engagement for the same was handed here on Tuesday by Togo government’s representatives to NTPC.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh said that RE projects offer cheaper power. “This resource must be harnessed by ISA member countries as RE makes it possible to supply electricity to people living in far flung areas through distributed power supply model,” he said.

ISA members

Togo is a Member of the India and France led International Solar Alliance (ISA) and is the first to avail NTPC’s services.