Four new solar projects in Rajasthan to generate 3,000 MW power

JAIPUR: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved allocation of land for four solar projects that will together generate 3,000MW of power and contribute towards making Rajasthan self-sufficient in power generation.
The Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company on Sunday received 4,780 hectares of land to establish three solar parks with a combined capacity of 2,450MW in Bikaner district.Additionally, 910 hectares of land have been allotted to NTPC Renewable Energy Limited for a 500MW solar project in Phalodi district.
The CM said that these solar projects will make the state self-reliant in the energy sector. “These projects will generate local employment opportunities and impart new impetus to economic activities in the region with easy access and sufficient power supply,” he said.
Enumerating the environmental benefits, Sharma noted that these projects will reduce annual carbon emissions by approximately 200,000 tonnes.
“These solar parks will employ cutting-edge solar panels and advanced grid technology to augment energy production capacity. They are anticipated to attract investments of around Rs 10,000 crore,” Sharma added.
The projects are scheduled to be completed within two years, with the government providing 33% subsidy. “The government will form a committee to oversee the progress of the project and to ensure that it meets the timeline of two years. The committee would report to the CMO at regular intervals, and all bottlenecks in the way of development will be resolved on a priority basis,” said an official posted at the CMO.
Earlier in the day, the chief minister in a public meeting in Beawar, reiterated his government’s dedication to implementing Union government schemes, particularly those centred on skill development and women’s security, across the state.
The chief minister reassured the public that additional efforts are being undertaken to ensure these initiatives are effectively implemented to benefit the citizens of Rajasthan.