TGNPDCL crosses 100 MW solar power milestone under PM-KUSUM-A

Hanumakonda: Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGNPDCL) has crossed 100 MW of solar power generation capacity under the PM-KUSUM-A scheme across its 18 circles, marking a key step in its renewable energy expansion.

TGNPDCL CMD Karnati Varun Reddy said the utility was according priority to solar power generation to strengthen renewable energy capacity and promote sustainable power supply. Under PM-KUSUM-A, farmers can establish solar plants on their land and earn additional income by supplying surplus power to the grid, he said. Reddy appreciated officials, engineers and field staff for their coordinated efforts in achieving the milestone and directed them to accelerate further solar projects.

Another 200 MW of solar capacity is currently at various stages of development. TGNPDCL aims to integrate the total 300 MW with the grid within the next three to four months, he said.

The initiative is expected to create additional income opportunities for farmers while strengthening the utility’s renewable energy portfolio.

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