Uttar Pradesh plans to launch 1500 MW solar power plants by next year, State Minister of State for additional sources of energy Brajesh Pathak said.
The Center has set a target of setting up 175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022, which includes 100 GW of solar, 60 GW of air, 10 GW of Bio-power and 5 GW of small hydro power.
Pathak said that Uttar Pradesh Government has set a target of 10,700 MW renewable energy by 2022.
The minister said to the media, “We are confident to meet our targets on time … we aim to generate 4300 MW through solar installations on the roof. At present, solar power plants (total) 150 MW Successfully running. 1500 MW bid. ” Plants have been planted and they will also be started by next year. ‘
Apart from this, a 32 MW solar project is being started in Jalna in the state.
The Minister further said that there is immense potential of investing in the state to invite investors in the field of renewable energy in Uttar Pradesh.
He said, to promote the use and production of green energy, the state government has started Uttar Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2017.
The objective of the policy is to encourage private sector participation and to provide investment opportunities to establish solar power projects in the state. He also said that to support environment friendly and affordable power for all.
He said, “Another objective of the policy is to promote research and development, innovation and skill development in the state and achieve the goal of 8% solar renewable purchase obligation (Solar RPO) by 2022.”
To attract investment in the state, an investor conference was organized in February 2018. During a session in the summit, Pathak had told that about 46 MOUs worth over 65,000 crores were signed for renewable energy.
UP Govt will plans commission 1500 MW solar projects by 2020
