Indian independent power producer Azure Power has achieved the " important milestone " of achieving GW ##W solar capacity , including the completion of a 50 MW project in sur Pradesh . The scheme includes a joint power purchase agreement between Azure Power and the Solar Energy Corporation of India at a rate of £1 ( $ 0.07 ) per kWh . Azure Power has been behind several pioneering projects , including India 's first megawatt - scale solar rooftop project and private utility - scale solar project .
Indian independent power producer Azure Power has achieved the "important milestone" of 1 GW operating solar capacity, following the completion of a 50 MW project in Andhra Pradesh. The scheme includes a 25-year power purchase agreement between Azure Power and the Solar Energy Corporation of India at a rate of INR4.79 ($0.07) per kWh. Azure Power has been behind several pioneering schemes, including India's first megawatt-scale solar rooftop project and private utility-scale solar facility.