Two Megawatt Solar Power Plant installed in Kaza: Himachal CM – EQ
In Short : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced the installation of a two-megawatt solar power plant in Kaza. This project marks a significant step towards sustainable energy in the region, contributing to reduced carbon emissions and energy self-sufficiency. The solar plant reflects the state’s commitment to harnessing renewable energy sources for a greener future.
In Detail : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here on Sunday that a 2 Megawatt solar power plant has been installed to ensure and improve the power supply in the tribal region of Kaza.
Lauding the efforts of the officers and employees of the Electricity Board, who worked diligently to complete this project, he said, “Within a few months, the plant would be fully operational with the addition of a 1″ MWh battery storage system.”
The chief minister said the state government was focusing on maximizing the use of solar energy to make Himachal Pradesh a ‘Green State’.
To support this EV charging stations were being set up in various areas based on demand, he added.
Sukhu said his government has also approved the installation of 18 Megawatt ground-mounted and rooftop solar plants on vacant land near Electricity Board offices.
Apart from this, the state government was also working to install rooftop solar systems on 50,000 houses across the state by 2026-27. As of now, 4,444 applications have been received for this scheme.
The state government was taking measures to make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant by proper utilization of resources of the state, he said, adding that these measures include rationalizing electricity subsidies and the staff.
He said that the power project agreements signed by the Electricity Board were under review and loans taken at high-interest rates would be reassessed.
This would help the Board repay loans at lower interest rates and reduce its debt burden. It would play an important role in making the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited self-reliant, he said.
He further said that the state government was committed to safeguarding the interests of employees and for their betterment and the government was regularly providing them with financial benefits.
