Rajasthan and UAE sign MoU for Rs 3 trillion investment in 60 GW RE projects
Author: PPD Team Date: October 25, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: October 25, 2024
The Rajasthan government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an investment of Rs 3 trillion to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 60 GW in solar, wind, and hybrid energy across western Rajasthan.
The UAE will appoint a qualified developer to manage project governance and administration, ensuring efficient and swift implementation.
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