UP CM Yogi Adityanath roots for new solar power policy
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath roots for new solar power policy

Emphasising on the need to promote solar projects, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, has set the target of generation of 22,000 MW of solar power in the next five years and has resportedly asked the officials to formulate a new solar energy policy keeping the future needs in view.

Reviewing the energy requirements of the state at a high level meeting, the CM said that commitment to environmental protection and promotion of non-conventional energy alternatives is necessary to meet the growing energy needs. Solar energy is a very useful medium from this point of view. He said though efforts were being made for the last few years, more planned efforts were required to achieve self-reliance in the energy sector.

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Emphasising on the need to promote solar projects, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, has set the target of generation of 22,000 MW of solar power in the next five years and has resportedly asked the officials to formulate a new solar energy policy keeping the future needs in view. Reviewing the energy requirements of the state at a high level meeting, the CM said that commitment to environmental protection and promotion of non-conventional energy alternatives is necessary to meet the growing energy needs. Solar energy is a very useful medium from this point of view. He said though efforts were being made for the last few years, more planned efforts were required to achieve self-reliance in the energy sector. Also read: L&T in talks with steel, cement cos to set up green hydrogen plantsBGRESL to commence work on Ennore thermal power station project

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