NTPC Renewable Energy to get over 1,500 hectares of land in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government has approved two proposals to allocate more than 1,500 hectares of land to state-run power producer NTPC's subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy, to develop solar projects in the state. NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPCREL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. 

NTPC Renewable Energy, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, will be allotted 910.5 hectares of land in the Bhadla village in the Jodhpur district, and 596 hectares of land in the Kalasar and Jognath Nagar villages in Bikaner, to develop solar projects of 500 megawatts and 370 megawatts, respectively, according to an official notification. 

Both the allotments will be priced conditionally, it said. 

The move is set to enhance solar capacity, aid revenue for the state government, and create jobs in Rajasthan. 

(This story will be updated shortly)