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Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has approached Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to support major renewable energy projects by Central Public Sector Undertakings. The proposed initiatives aim to invest around Rs 10,000 crore in solar, wind, and battery storage technologies over the next three years. These projects are expected to reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, and enhance energy security for the state. The collaboration represents a significant step towards Telangana's sustainable energy transition and economic development.

Key Points: Kishan Reddy Urges Revanth Reddy for Telangana Green Energy Boost

  • Union Minister seeks land support for renewable energy initiatives
  • Coal PSUs plan Rs 10,000 crore investment in Telangana
  • Proposed projects include solar, wind, and battery storage systems
  • Collaboration aims to enhance energy security and create jobs
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G Kishan Reddy urges Telangana CM to help CPSUs for renewable energy projects

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy seeks Telangana CM's support for Rs 10,000 crore renewable energy projects by Central PSUs

"These projects would be instrumental in reduction of carbon emission - G Kishan Reddy"

Hyderabad, July 17

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has urged Telangana Chief Minister A.

Revanth Reddy to extend all support to Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) in taking up renewable energy projects in Telangana. In a letter to the Chief Minister, the Union Minister sought his intervention for acquisition/allocation of land by the state government for the proposed projects.

Kishan Reddy wrote that CPSUs under the Ministry of Coal, notably, Coal India Limited (CIL) and NLC India Limited (NLCIL), have expressed a strong commitment to partner with Telangana in implementing substantial renewable energy projects, encompassing solar and wind power plants, pumped storage projects (PSP), and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

According to the Union Minister, these initiatives are projected to attract investments in the range of Rs 10,000 crore over the next three years.

Key proposals include development of solar power plants utilizing Telangana's high solar insolation zones, deployment of advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems to enhance grid stability and energy reliability, pre-feasibility studies and implementation of Pumped Storage Projects to provide critical balancing capacity and formation of joint venture models with State PSUs or on a standalone basis by the coal companies, to ensure faster project execution and maximize local economic benefits.

"These projects would be instrumental in reduction of carbon emission, improved air quality, and sustainable natural resource management. These also offer substantial socio-economic dividends, including job creation, skill development, enhanced energy security, and affordable power access, driving inclusive growth and improved quality of life for all," wrote Kishan Reddy, who is a member of Lok Sabha from Secunderabad.

To take these projects to fruition, he requested that a structured and seamless coordination be established between the state government and the CPSUs.

"Given Telangana's substantial renewable energy potential and the Central Government's unwavering commitment to green growth, this collaboration offers an opportunity to accelerate the state's economic development and position Telangana as a key contributor to India's sustainable energy transition," he added.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Good initiative but I hope they don't acquire farmers' lands forcefully like in some other states. The government should ensure fair compensation and proper rehabilitation if any land is taken.
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Aman W
As an environmental engineer, I'm excited about the pumped storage projects! They're crucial for balancing renewable energy supply. Telangana has great potential for this with its terrain.
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Priyanka N
Why only now? We've been talking about renewable energy for years. The state and central governments should have worked together much earlier. Better late than never though 🤞
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Vikram M
Hope they implement proper skill development programs along with these projects. Many youth in rural Telangana could benefit from training in solar panel installation and maintenance.
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Nikhil C
The battery storage systems are the key here. Solar is great but we need reliable storage to make it truly effective. Hope they use latest Indian-made technologies instead of importing everything.

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