Pavagada Solar Park
2,050 MW solar park in Karnataka built on land leased from farmers.
Overview
Fully commissioned in 2019, it was among the largest solar parks in the world. The state leased land from farmers for an annual rent rather than buying it, giving drought hit families a steady income.
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