Himachal Pradesh Leads India's Green Energy Revolution

Himachal Pradesh is set to become India's first green energy state. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated a 32 MW solar power project in Una district. The state targets 500 MW solar capacity and expects significant environmental and economic benefits. Additional projects are planned to further this green initiative.

Himachal Pradesh is positioning itself as a trailblazer in India's green energy sector. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently inaugurated a 32 MW solar power project in Una district, marking a significant milestone toward the state's ambitious goal of becoming the country's first green energy state.

The newly inaugurated project, built on 49 hectares at a cost of Rs 220 crore, features 82,656 solar modules and aims to generate 6.61 crore units of electricity annually. It promises to bring in Rs 19.17 crore in revenue for the state, while also reducing carbon emissions by 2,532 tonnes each year.

Sukhu emphasized that the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has been tasked to install a total solar power capacity of 500 MW. Toward this end, tenders have been issued for seven additional solar projects, and both detailed and pre-feasibility reports are underway for multiple other initiatives.

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