, India

NTPC unit, Arunachal Pradesh gov’t to develop hydroelectric projects

The projects have a total capacity of 2,620 MW.

North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC signed a memorandum of agreement with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of 2,620 megawatts of hydroelectric projects.

In a statement, NTPC said the partnership will support India’s goal of achieving 500 gigawatts of non-fossil-energy capacity by 2030 and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.

ALSO READ: NTPC unit secures 80 MW floating solar project

In addition to their environmental benefits, these hydro projects hold great promise for the region's economic growth,” NTPC said.

It added that the hydropower projects will create employment opportunities which will improve the local economy and develop the local population’s technical expertise.

Follow the link for more news on

Join Asian Power community
Since you're here...

...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.

We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.

Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!

Exclusives

Cambodia urged to rethink its costly LNG ambitions
It should learn from peers who struggle to fuse the costly fuel into their energy systems.
Power Utility
Trump 2.0 could thump India's solar ambition
Its solar companies may need to set up manufacturing plants in the US to bypass tariffs.