In Ladakh’s Pang region, a vast tract of land—approximately 80 km—has been earmarked for a mega solar power plant, which is projected to generate up to 13 GW of renewable energy. The project began all the way back in 2019, when Ladakh was granted its union territory status, and is slated for completion in 2029–30.However, this new 13 GW mega solar power plant project is a great cause of concern for us, as it can lead to a strain on our natural resources. For one, Pang is a very arid…
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Source: https://idronline.org/ground-up-stories/power-for-whom-the-cost-of-renewable-energy-in-ladakh/?amp