Solar power on saffron field: How âfirst-of-a-kindâ project in J&K will produce electricity A draft proposal for the plant is believed to have been submitted and work on the project, with an estimated cost of Rs 50 cr, is expected to begin this month. Ananya Bhardwaj 5 April, 2021 8:21 am IST Text Size: A+ New Delhi: It will be a farm where Kashmirâs famous saffron will be cultivated, but also double as a solar power project that is expected to generate up to 10 megawatts of electricity for the Valley. Jammu & Kashmir is set to have Indiaâs first solar âagro-photovoltaicâ power project â where a solar project will be set up on a 250-acre area (just over 100 hectares) that will simultaneously be used to cultivate saffron, ThePrint has learnt.