State-owned and Damodar Valley Corporation have inked an MoU for harnessing 2000 MW floating solar energy projects in their command areas.
As per the Memorandum of Understanding, SJVN and Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) will jointly identify suitable water bodies and available land under the SJVN and DVC command areas for setting up renewable power projects, a statement said.
SJVN Chairman & Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma said this initiative is in line with the renewable energy target set by the Centre and it would enable SJVN in expanding its footprint across India.
Recently at UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26), Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India’s intent of generating 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
Sharma also stated that under the MoU, SJVN and DVC will explore the formation of a joint venture for development of renewable energy projects at different…