KPCL to Establish Solar Projects at Thermal Power Stations in Karnataka
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KPCL to Establish Solar Projects at Thermal Power Stations in Karnataka

In line with the Energy Department’s initiative to boost renewable energy capacity, Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) will install ground-mounted solar power projects across three of its thermal power stations in the state. The 100.1 MW projects will be located at Ballari Thermal Power Station (BTPS), Yermarus Thermal Power Station (YTPS), and Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS), with an estimated cost of ?411.4 crore.

The project will be overseen by Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC), a public-sector enterprise under National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, which has already called for tenders. A private company will implement the projects on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model, with a three-year timeline.

KPCL sees the initiative as a means to balance energy generation and expand its renewable energy capacity. Recently, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) invited tenders for a 300-kilowatt green hydrogen plant at BTPS, valued at ?13.08 crore. A private entity will handle the installation, testing, commissioning, and 10-year operation and maintenance of the project. This pilot project aims to utilise the green hydrogen produced by KPCL.

In line with the Energy Department’s initiative to boost renewable energy capacity, Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) will install ground-mounted solar power projects across three of its thermal power stations in the state. The 100.1 MW projects will be located at Ballari Thermal Power Station (BTPS), Yermarus Thermal Power Station (YTPS), and Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS), with an estimated cost of ?411.4 crore. The project will be overseen by Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC), a public-sector enterprise under National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, which has already called for tenders. A private company will implement the projects on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model, with a three-year timeline. KPCL sees the initiative as a means to balance energy generation and expand its renewable energy capacity. Recently, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) invited tenders for a 300-kilowatt green hydrogen plant at BTPS, valued at ?13.08 crore. A private entity will handle the installation, testing, commissioning, and 10-year operation and maintenance of the project. This pilot project aims to utilise the green hydrogen produced by KPCL.

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