<p>Maharashtra's power generation utility has inked a deal with NTPC Ltd to set up a 2,500 MW green power facility in the state.</p>.<p>The weekly Cabinet meeting presided over by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray gave a seal of approval to the solar power project of Maharashtra State Power Generation Co Ltd (MAHAGENCO) and NTPC project.</p>.<p>Work on the Rs 1,727-crore project will start this year, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.</p>.<p>As per the plans, the NTPC or its subsidiary and MAHAGENCO joint venture will have a capital investment 50 per cent each for developing the facility and the Energy Department will be the state nodal agency.</p>.<p>The parks are proposed to be developed under engineering, procurement and commissioning (EPC) contracts in 3 stages on lands owned by the MAHAGENCO, and others belonging to the state, Centre or privately owned properties for the mega-venture.</p>.<p>These projects would create 7,500 jobs during construction and 5,000 during operations, boost local economies, help provide clean and cheap energy to the consumers, reduce greenhouse effects and carbon footprint.</p>.<p>The solar parks of different capacities shall come up in stages at identified locations in Latur, Washim, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, Nashik, Jalgaon, Pune, Beed, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Akola, Dhule and Hingoli.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>Maharashtra's power generation utility has inked a deal with NTPC Ltd to set up a 2,500 MW green power facility in the state.</p>.<p>The weekly Cabinet meeting presided over by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray gave a seal of approval to the solar power project of Maharashtra State Power Generation Co Ltd (MAHAGENCO) and NTPC project.</p>.<p>Work on the Rs 1,727-crore project will start this year, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.</p>.<p>As per the plans, the NTPC or its subsidiary and MAHAGENCO joint venture will have a capital investment 50 per cent each for developing the facility and the Energy Department will be the state nodal agency.</p>.<p>The parks are proposed to be developed under engineering, procurement and commissioning (EPC) contracts in 3 stages on lands owned by the MAHAGENCO, and others belonging to the state, Centre or privately owned properties for the mega-venture.</p>.<p>These projects would create 7,500 jobs during construction and 5,000 during operations, boost local economies, help provide clean and cheap energy to the consumers, reduce greenhouse effects and carbon footprint.</p>.<p>The solar parks of different capacities shall come up in stages at identified locations in Latur, Washim, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, Nashik, Jalgaon, Pune, Beed, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Akola, Dhule and Hingoli.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>