State aiming to achieve 20,000 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030 for ‘Green Telangana’: Bhatti Vikramarka

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the State government was working towards achieving 20,000 MW renewable energy generation capacity by 2030 to make Telangana a ‘Green Telangana’ and foster sustainable development.

Solar plants with a combined capacity of 1,768 kW are being installed on 379 government school buildings, while rooftop solar systems and solar pump sets are being set up in 27 model solar villages in Khammam district, he said.

Addressing a gathering after hoisting the national flag at the Police Parade Grounds in Khammam on the occasion of ‘Praja Palana Dinotsavam’ on Thursday, Mr. Vikramarka, who holds the Finance & Planning and Energy portfolios, said a one-MW solar plant has already been inaugurated at Rajupalem, and another was under construction.