State to generate 17,385 MW from solar projects in five years

Maharashtra is expected to have 25,000 MW of potential from solar projects, although the energy department has established the new Renewable Energy Policy (REP) to produce 17,385 MW over the next five years. The ministry recently announced that there will be no further thermal generation units in Maharashtra. The REP will also draw investment of Rs.75,000 in the energy sector and other relevant industries. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has fixed a target for the state to meet 25 per cent of its needs from renewable sources across the following five years. 

Thirty per cent of the electricity is to be produced only by solar energy by 2030. A total of 5 lakh solar farm pumps will be introduced in the state across the following five years. 

Contact: Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Website: www.merc.gov.in