NTPC Green and MAHAPREIT form JV for 10 GW renewable energy projects
Author: PPD Team Date: September 27, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: September 27, 2024
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, has signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) to develop 10 GW of renewable energy (RE) projects in Maharashtra and other states.
The joint venture aims to establish renewable energy parks and projects, aligning with NTPC’s goal of achieving 60 GW of RE capacity by FY32.
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