The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has approved a 500 MW solar power project to be set up in Haryana. The ministry has sought detailed project report from the Haryana Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) for the project under the scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects.
The solar park scheme is envisaged to bring in significant investment for the solar power sector, meet solar purchase obligation (SPO) mandates and provide employment to the local population.