Goal set for up to Rs 50,000-crore green investments in Uttar Pradesh

Riding on the global shift to green energy, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is looking to attract private investments up to Rs 50,000 crore in the solar and bioenergy sectors.

The state has set a target to generate 22,000 megawatt (Mw) of solar power over the next five years. It would comprise 14,000 Mw from solar parks and 6,000 Mw through rooftop solar power plants.

The government is also drafting a green hydrogen policy in line with the Centre. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest growing in the global landscape in this decade.

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