UP govt initiates process to invite bids for 7,000 MW of solar energy
Uttar Pradesh is in the process of inviting solar energy bids for 7,000 megawatt (Mw) to ramp up its renewable and green energy portfolio.
With a current energy demand of 28,000 Mw per day, the state is targeting a solar energy generation of 25,000 Mw in the medium to long term to cater the rising power requirement from domestic, agricultural, and industrial consumers.
Energy Minister A K Sharma said the state would float solar energy bids of 4,000 Mw soon, and a similar bidding process for additional 3,000 Mw would be pursued in the second phase.
