Developing hybrid wind and solar power plants in New Delhi could cut developers' capital costs by 5-7% compared with building standalone assets, according to ratings company ICRA . New Delhi: of the wind and solar assets is likely to lower the capital cost by 5-7 per cent compared to the cost of standalone wind and solar assets, thus improving the returns for the developers, said a report. Hybrid projects have less variability of generation and would save money due to more optimal use of common infrastructure, such as land, approach roads and transmission infrastructure, Icra said. In May 2018 , the Indian government approved a national wind-solar hybrid power policy.
Developing hybrid wind and solar power plants in New Delhi could cut developers' capital costs by 5-7% compared with building standalone assets, according to ratings company ICRA . Hybrid projects have less variability of generation and would save money due to more optimal use of common infrastructure, such as land, approach roads and transmission infrastructure, Icra said. In May 2018 , the Indian government approved a national wind-solar hybrid power policy.