Centre to revive 23GW solar and transmission projects in Leh region

First tranche to see 2.5 GW capacity projects, 900 km transmission line

solar
Shreya Jai New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 01 2018 | 8:31 PM IST

Sunshine moment for Ladakh?

Target for Ladakh: 23 GW

Phase 1: 2.5 GW in the Kargil Region and 5 GW in Leh district

Tender: Solar project + transmission network (estimated at 900 kms HVDC line)

Earlier shelved plans: 7.5 GW solar power project

India’s current solar installed capacity: 22 GW

Solar target till 2022: 100 GW

One subscription. Two world-class reads.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

Next Story