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Uttar Pradesh govt plans to generate 22kMW solar power in 5 yrs

LUCKNOW: A new solar policy was cleared by the UP cabinet on Friday which aims to generate 22,000MW solar power over the next five years. This will include 14,000MW through establishment of solar parks, 4,500MW through rooftop solar projects in residential areas, 1,500MW through non-residential rooftop projects and 2,000MW through the PM Kusum Yojana.

The UP Solar Policy-2022 will be applicable for five years. In addition to financial aid from the Centre, state government contribution of Rs 15,000 per KW, upto a maximum of Rs 30,000 per consumer was also approved.

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