Gujarat government to bring policy for solar power generation in farms

Ahmedabad | Tuesday | 15th May, 2018

Summary:

The Gujarat government is preparing to launch a new solar power policy with special focus on farmers where they can give their lease land for installating solar panels and take crops. Several companies have also expressed their wish to invest in solar power generation. As per formlula, they will get share in the profit up to 20% against the power generation and can use the power generated through solar panels extraction of ground water. They will not be charged for the power," sources added. They can use the water that is used to wash the solar panels, for micro-irrigation like drip or sprinkler for the crops.".