HYDERABAD: In a major boost to renewable
energy sector, the Andhra Pradesh Government has inked memorandums with several
companies with a total investment outlay potential of Rs. 19,000
crore.
SBJ Cleantech, a joint venture
of SoftBank Corporation of Japan, Foxconn Technology Group of Taiwan and Bharti
Enterprises; Gamesa, the Spanish wind turbine maker, and Accinona Energia
signed separate agreements for setting up solar and wind power projects in the
State.
The three-way venture of SBJ
Cleantech has outlined plans to develop 2 Giga Watt solar (2000 MW) and One
Giga Watt (1000 MW) wind power projects.
Wind power companies Gamesa,
Suzlon, Regen Power and Renew Power have outlined their plans for over the next
five years, which includes wind power projects and turbine facilities.
The Chief Minister, N
Chandrababu Naidu, has assured strengthening of transmission network and wanted
the developers to bring down the cost to Rs. 4 per unit from Rs. 6
now.