Sharing power across states

• Congress-ruled Telangana has entered agreements with Odisha, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh to meet its growing power demand.

• The State is aiming to increase its share of renewable energy in its total generation, extending to Himachal for hydro power and Rajasthan for solar power.

• The agreements reflect inter-State cooperation and policy continuity at the national level, from previous regimes to the current Narendra Modi government.

• The Telangana government, through Singareni Company Collieries Limited (SCCL), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RVUNL to develop 1,600 MW thermal energy in Telangana and 1,500 MW solar energy in Rajasthan.

• The agreement aims to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to consumers in Telangana.

• Rajasthan’s Minister of State for Energy, Heeralal Nagar, emphasized the partnership’s transformative nature and commitment to renewable energy.

• The proposed projects – Seli (400MW) and Meyar (120MW) – will contribute to Telangana’s growing demand for clean energy and help achieve long-term energy security.

• The power generated in Himachal Pradesh will be shared between the two States until the projects are transferred by Telangana to Himachal Pradesh after 40 years.