AP Genco- NTPC up sign up for 1000 MW solar project

AP Genco and NTPC are set to sign up for memorandum of understanding for development of a 1000 MW solar power park in Andhra Pradesh. This is part of the state government´s effort to boost power generation through the renewable energy sector. Apart from the initiative to rope in NTPC for the mega project, AP Genco has called for the bidding process of development of 500 MW of solar power. According to a statement from AP Genco, the state is seeking to expedite the construction of 800 MW of additional capacity in Krishnapatnam, 800 MW in Vijayawada Thermal Power Station and has plans to develop a 960 MW hydel power house at the Polavaram multi-purpose project.