Telangana solar power developers seek clarity on land, evacuation issues.

Ahead of a scheduled pre-bid meeting for the development of 2,000-MW solar power in Telangana, the state officials have assured private developers that the government would provide all support, including land, to them.

Speaking at a two-day 'EQ Solar Leadership Summit' recently, Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) managing director Jayesh Ranjan said the government was holding brain-storming sessions on ways to facilitate the development of solar projects by taking care of land and evacuation issues.

Earlier this month, the state government had notified the bidding schedule beginning with the filing of request for selection (RFS) by prospective developers to award projects with an aggregate capacity of around 2,000 MW through tariff-based competitive bidding.

The government will enter into power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the successful bidders for procurement of solar power for a period of 25 years. Having 300 sunshine days in a year with average insolation of 5.0 kWh/m2, the state would offer a short gestation period for such projects, officials said.

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