The projects, which include two pumped storage hydro projects having total capacity of 4,150 MW, one solar power plant with capacity of 150 MW, and a pilot green hydrogen production facility, will bolster the sustainable energy landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
Feb 20, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for four projects being developed by Torrent Power in Uttar Pradesh, entailing an investment of about Rs 25,000 crore.
The projects are expected to generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for about 8,000 people in the state, as per a statement released by the Torrent Group.
The four projects include two pumped storage hydro projects with a total capacity of 4,150 MW in Sonbhadra district and a solar power plant with a capacity of 150 MW in Lalitpur district, Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
Additionally, a pilot green hydrogen production facility will be established in Gorakhpur, where green hydrogen will be produced and blended with the gas distribution network being constructed by Torrent Gas.
Torrent Power, a subsidiary of the Torrent Group, is a prominent player in India’s power sector with a presence across the entire power value chain, including generation, transmission, and distribution.
The company has a strong track record and is committed to providing reliable and sustainable power solutions.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony for Torrent Group’s four projects was part of the country’s largest Ground-Breaking Ceremony (GBC) 4.0, held in Lucknow. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for over 14,000 projects across various sectors, as per the statement.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among others, graced the occasion.
The investment in these projects by Torrent Power is a significant step towards boosting infrastructure development and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh. The projects will not only provide clean and sustainable energy, but also create employment opportunities and contribute to the overall development of the state.
