Tariff hike hinges on solar power expansion in Bengal

The minister’s reply indicated that state government was not keen for grid-connected solar projects for consumer distribution fearing adverse impact on tariff. (Reuters) West Bengal today said it is not contemplating major solar projects for consumer distribution even as the Centre plans to expand country’s solar capacity to 40GW, as it will have an “impact” on the tariff.
Replying to a question on the state’s steps for the Centre’s 40 GW solar mission plan,