NLC begins construction work for solar plants

State-run NLC India formally began construction work for solar power projects with 4,000 MW capacity in Neyveli. These projects are being taken up under the National Solar Mission announced by the Centre. As part of this, construction of 65 MW solar power plant on 325 acres in the township began with Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India CMD, Sarat Kumar Acharya formally kick-starting the construction activities. About 2.38 lakh solar photo voltaic modules (solar panels) each with a power generating capacity of 280/310 watt would be installed under the project, a company statement said. The power generated would be synchronised with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, it said.