Developing hybrid wind and solar power plants in India could cut developers ' capital costs by 5 - 7 % compared with conventional standalone plants , according to the company ICRA . Hybrid plants 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 . "This is owing to the variation in generation from these sources, given the dependence on wind availability and solar radiation, respectively," it said. In May , the Indian government approved a national wind - solar hybrid power policy .
Developing hybrid wind and solar power plants in India could cut developers ' capital costs by 5 - 7 % compared with conventional standalone plants , according to the company ICRA . Hybrid plants 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 , the Indian government approved a national wind - solar hybrid power policy .