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REC inks three strategic MoUs for renewables
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

REC inks three strategic MoUs for renewables

REC, a Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Power, has inked three strategic MoUs in the backdrop of the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023. The summit has drawn interest both at the national and international stage and witnessed participation from more than 314 companies. The fir...

REC, a Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Power, has inked three strategic MoUs in the backdrop of the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023. The summit has drawn interest both at the national and international stage and witnessed participation from more than 314 companies. The first MoU was signed with the MP Power Management, to extend financial assistance of Rs 150.86 billion for the upcoming Sarani and Amarkantak thermal power projects, system improvement works, technology upgradation, renovation and modernisation. The second MoU was inked with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar. REC will commit a sum of Rs 10 billion as financial assistance for renewable energy projects covering the development of renewable energy parks, projects, and associated infrastructure including power evacuation. This project will be a key addition to realise the renewable energy targets of Madhya Pradesh. The state aims to generate 20 per cent of its electricity through renewable sources by FY2024, 30 per cent by FY2027 and 50 per cent by FY2030. REC aims to become a leading financial services provider in the renewable energy space. Additionally, REC in partnership with World Bank has designed a financing facility for select state owned electricity distribution companies. As a part of this REC-World Bank program, the total volume of financing available shall be $1 billion. Under this umbrella, REC has committed Rs 50 billion to MP DISCOMs to further strengthen the distribution reforms.

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