Lévy was referring to concerns over approvals in some states and the viability and sanctity of power purchase agreements that govern renewable energy projects in India. With capacity of 500 MW across wind and solar projects in India, EDF plans to develop another 1,500 MW in a few years.Lévy said if regulations are coordinated, EDF could implement its plans faster. We could do better if it was not so complex,” he added.EDF is also setting up a longpending nuclear power project in Jaitapur in Maharashtra. India and France have signed an agreement that prescribes the way forward for implementation of the Jaitapur nuclear power project. The Jaitapur project is set to be the biggest nuclear project in the world, with a total capacity of almost 10 GW, EDF said.

Source: Economic Times March 12, 2018 02:04 UTC