Ayodhya: Model Solar City
- Recently, Uttar Pradesh achieved a significant milestone by reaching a 40 MW power generation capacity through solar energy.
- This accomplishment has resulted in Ayodhya being recognised as a model solar city under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022.
- As per the policy, a solar city is defined as one where renewable energy plants can reduce the estimated total demand for conventional energy by at least 10 per cent.
- The cornerstone of Ayodhya’s solar journey is the development of a 40 MW solar power plant spread over 165 acres, constructed by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Green Energy.
- The plant was set up ....
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