Although details of the project are sketchy, a government statement said it hopes to have a 1GW first phase commissioned by the end of 2016.
If fully realised, the project – called the Sambhar Ultra -Mega Green Solar Power Project – would be the largest solar facility in the world, Indian officials stressed.
There is no indication if PV, solar-thermal or a hybrid of the two technologies is anticipated at the plant, which will “supply power to the distribution companies of various States through the National Grid”.
The
