SunEdison aims to construct mega solar projects, each 500MW or more to generate and supply solar energy to several organizations inside and outside the State of Rajasthan.

In addition to providing grid as well as interconnection infrastructure, the Rajasthan government will help in finding suitable land for the solar PV developments.

The solar projects will be owned by SunEdison or its affiliates, including Yieldcos.

The MOU has been signed in accordance with state government’s solar policy, which aims to create 25GW of solar projects over the next five years.

SunEdison Asia Pacific operations president Pashupathy Gopalan said: "Under the dynamic leadership and vision of the honorable Chief Minister, Smt. Vasundhara Raje Scindia, this MOU paves the way for socially and environmentally responsible economic growth and prosperity in the State of Rajasthan.

"SunEdison is committed to the long term development of India’s solar program and supports its quest for energy security. In support of this initiative we are building local and global partnerships to ensure India is at the cutting edge of solar technology and can provide its citizens with clean, reliable, affordable energy solutions."

Currently, SunEdison has more than 50MW of large solar projects and over 1,000 solar water pump installations in Rajasthan.