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CHANDIGARH: Punjab has forayed into tapping a cost-effective source of power — wind energy.



Chandigarh, Novemeber 26

Punjab has forayed into tapping a cost-effective source of power — wind energy.

The state has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India to purchase 450 million units of power per year.

PSPCL Chairman and Managing Director A Venu Prasad said, “The state will get wind power at Rs2.72 per kilowatt hour. The agreement will be valid for 25 years. Power from these projects is expected to be available in 2019-20.” — TNS

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