Punjab Plans 66 New Solar Plants to Boost Clean Energy by 2025

26 Dec 2024 CW Team

The Punjab government has announced plans to establish 66 solar power plants, each with a capacity of 4 MW, as part of its efforts to position the state as a leader in clean energy production and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. According to Aman Arora, the Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources, the project is slated for completion by December 2025.

Upon completion, these solar plants are expected to generate 400 million units (MU) of electricity annually. By introducing feeder-level solarisation, the initiative aims to offset approximately Rs 1.76 billion of the state's agricultural subsidy bill each year. This development will not only boost Punjab's renewable energy capacity but also lower carbon emissions and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Additionally, the electricity produced from these plants will contribute to achieving the goals outlined under the Distributed Energy Component of the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO).

Arora instructed officials from the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) to ensure the project is executed efficiently and on schedule. He highlighted that the initiative would attract investments of around Rs 10.56 billion, creating job opportunities for both skilled and semi-skilled workers in the non-conventional energy sector within the state.

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