Solar energy production reaches 600 MW in the state
Hundreds of people are operating solar plants in the state through the Chief Minister Solar Self-Employment Scheme. At present, about 600 MW of solar energy is being generated in Uttarakhand. A new solar power plant of 174 MW capacity has also been allotted.
The Dhami government is running the CM Solar Self-Employment Scheme to stop migration in the state as well as to develop means of self-employment. Under the scheme, a person from a family can install a solar plant of 20, 25, 50, 100 or 200 kW capacity. The entire electricity produced is purchased by UPCL .
For this, they are being given the benefit of all the exemptions available under the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme and the MSME Policy of the Department of Industries. Only permanent residents of the state are eligible for solar plants, the plant can be set up on their own land as well as on leased land. Loans are being provided through cooperative banks as well as other banks for setting up the plant.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami said that, ‘the state has got the gift of sunshine from nature. There is bright sunshine here even in winter. Due to this the state is ideal for solar energy, so the government is promoting solar projects. For this, entrepreneurs are being given incentives in many ways. Along with preventing migration from the solar project, it has proved effective in increasing the economy of the villages.’
