WCA March 2012

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New solar plant in Gujarat GMR Energy Ltd (GEL), a subsidiary

solar power plant is a significant step for us towards a balanced power portfolio, and this marks the group’s foray into the renewable energy space.” The power plant is supplying power to Gujarat UrjaVikas Nigam on a 25-year power purchase agreement under the Gujarat State Solar Policy. GMR Energy has initiated plans to enhance its renewable energy portfolio by over 100MW during the next two years.

of GMR Infrastructure, has commissioned a solar power plant, situated in the solar park established by the Gujarat Government at Charanka village in Patan district. The 25MW grid-interactive solar power project has been executed through GMR Gujarat Solar Power, a subsidiary of GMR Energy. The company has revealed that the plant uses crystalline photovoltaic (PV) technology. Commenting on the development, Mr Raaj Kumar, CEO GMR Energy, said “The commissioning of this

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