Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh  to collaborate on a 2 GW solar project

Reportedly, Madhya Pradesh  and Uttar Pradesh  are expected to collaborate on a new 2 GW solar power project aimed at meeting the seasonal electricity demands of both states.

The solar plant is designed to supply power to Uttar Pradesh in the first half and to Madhya Pradesh in the second half of the year. The first half of the project will have capacity of 2 GW and is proposed to be built in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Invitations for bids are  expected to be issued within four months, with construction planned to begin within 12 months.