CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicates 25-MW solar power project

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TANGLA: In an attempt to make Assam self-reliant on green energy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today dedicated the 25-MW Solar Power Project at Lalpul in the Udalguri district. Established on build, own, operate (BOO) under Assam Solar Energy Policy, 2017, this project is expected to benefit around 65 thousand consumers in the Udalguri district.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State government in the next five years was committed to taking the development of the state altogether to a new height by driving the state power generation toward non-conventional energy sources instead of conventional sources of energy. Of all the problems in the world, climate change is one of the major problems, the Chief Minister said that in its bid to take the development of the state to a new height, the Assam government has taken a decision to strike a balance between development and nature. Therefore, it has taken steps to reap the benefits of renewable sources of energy. He also said that in the next five years, Assam will be one of the leading states in the country to use renewable sources of energy to steer the development of the state and mitigate the results of environmental pollution.

He also said that in line with Mission Basundahra, BTR-Basundhara would be launched in BTR areas to give land pattas to ensure land rights to the indigenous people.

He further asserted that by 2026 the state would emerge as one of the top states in aggregate performance towards the Sustainable Development Goals, 2030.

"The power generated by the plant will be supplied to Assam Power Distribution Company Limited under a long-term 25-year PPA on the inauguration," said Harsh Shah, CEO, of Azure Power.

"The commissioning of our 90 MW solar power plant is an indication of our strong project development and execution skills. The project also demonstrates the state's commitment to sustainable development by promoting clean, accessible, affordable, and equitable solar energy availability. In addition to meeting the state's sustainability targets, our project will help in creating a self-sustaining ecosystem by providing jobs, skill development, and revenue opportunities for the local population," said MD, APDCL, Rakesh Kumar.

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