NTPC plans 20,000 MW transmission project in Andhra Pradesh
Author: PPD Team Date: December 12, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 12, 2024
NTPC Green Energy Limited has announced plans for a 20,000 MW transmission project in Andhra Pradesh.
This project is intended to support NTPC Green’s forthcoming green hydrogen hub, which will be developed across 647.49 hectares at Pudimadaka.
The transmission network will connect NTPC’s proposed solar project in Anantapur to the hydrogen hub, establishing a dedicated renewable energy (RE) system to facilitate the growth of green hydrogen production.
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