MP's Solar Power Capacity increased 11 times

• 05 Sep 2023

Why is News?

• According to the information given by the Public Relations Department of Madhya Pradesh on September 4, 2023, as a result of continuous efforts in Madhya Pradesh, renewable energy capacity has increased by 11 times in the last decade. This is about 24 percent of the state's installed capacity.

Key Points:

• According to the information, solar energy capacity in the state has increased by 52 percent. Currently, 1000 MW capacity solar parks are operational and 1778 MW parks will be operational soon.
• Along with this, projects of 3350 MW capacity are in the initial stage of implementation. These include solar park projects of 1000 MW capacity (250 MW Mandsaur Solar Park and 750 MW Rewa Solar Park).
• It is known that Rewa Mega Park has received many awards due to its innovative efforts. It achieved the lowest price rate of Rs 2.97 per unit. It has been honored with the President's Award of the World Bank.
• Presently, solar power projects with 1778 MW capacity include 1500 MW Agra-Malwa, Shajapur and Neemuch Solar Parks and 500 MW Neemuch Park Project.
• Future projects include a 600 MW floating solar park in the world's largest Omkareshwar reservoir. With this, full production will start by the end of the year.
• Apart from this, 3350 MW capacity projects include 1400 MW Morena and 450 MW Chhatarpur Park and 1500 MW floating solar projects at Birsinghpur Reservoir, Indira Sagar Reservoir and Gandhisagar Reservoir.
• Madhya Pradesh has ended the situation of power shortage and has come to a state of abundant power availability. In a short time, Madhya Pradesh is shining on the renewable energy map of India. With clear policies and strong leadership of the state government, Madhya Pradesh is moving towards becoming the main center of renewable energy in India.