NTPC Green signs MoU with Bihar government for renewable energy
Author: PPD Team Date: December 24, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 24, 2024
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, during the “Bihar Business Connect 2024” Global Investors’ Summit in Patna on December 20, 2024.
The MoU was signed by Shri Alok Ranjan Ghosh, Director (Industries), Government of Bihar, and Shri Bimal Gopalachari, Addl. GM (Business Development), NGEL, in the presence of Bihar’s Industries Minister, Shri Nitish Mishra, and other officials from both the Government of Bihar and NTPC.
The MoU outlines plans for significant renewable energy investments in Bihar, including ground-mounted and floating solar installations, battery energy storage systems, and green hydrogen mobility initiatives. The Government of Bihar will support the projects by facilitating necessary approvals and clearances.
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