The Union government has planned four ultra mega solar power projects (UMPPs) at a cost of Rs 90,000 crore in Rajasthan (4,000 mw), Gujarat (4,000 mw), Kargil (2,000 mw) and Ladakh (5,000 mw).
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said the per megawatt capital cost has been estimated at Rs 6 crore against the existing Rs 7-7.5 crore. The per unit rate is estimated at Rs 5.50.