CM Dr. Yadav : Solar and wind energy will be promoted with all possible incentives in the state
- As per PM Shri Modi’s target, 50 percent of energy supply will be from renewable resources by 2030
- Solar rooftops should be installed on government buildings on priority
- Chief Minister Dr. Yadav reviews New and Renewable Energy Department
CM Dr. Yadav has said that providing affordable and pollution-free electricity to the people of the state is our top priority. For this, all possible incentives should be provided in the state to all sources of new and renewable energy including solar and wind energy. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has set a target of supplying 50 percent of energy consumption from renewable energy resources by the year 2030. The state government is committed to achieving this goal. Private investors should also be given all possible support in this sector. To connect more and more people with Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar and Pradhan Mantri Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana, a campaign should be run in collaboration with urban bodies, resident associations and farmers. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was reviewing the New and Renewable Energy Department in Mantralaya. New and Renewable Minister Shri Rakesh Shukla, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Shri Chaitanya Kashyap, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Rajesh Rajoura, Shri Manu Srivastava and other officials were present in the meeting.
It is necessary to encourage solar energy to provide electricity to farmers during day time
CM Dr. Yadav said that 41 percent of the state’s energy is consumed by farmers. It is necessary to encourage solar energy so that farmers can consume electricity during the day. He gave instructions to implement the action plan in a coordinated manner by setting a time limit for installing solar rooftops on all government buildings in mission mode. He said that solar rooftops should also be installed on municipal bodies, school education, higher education and health department buildings on priority. This will help in making the units of these departments self-reliant.
14 times increase in state’s renewable energy capacity
It was informed in the meeting that the renewable energy capacity of the state has increased 14 times in the last twelve years. At present, the per production rate of solar energy is around Rs 2.50 per unit, which is comparatively economical compared to coal-based energy. To fulfill the target of Prime Minister Shri Modi regarding solar energy, the establishment of solar parks has been proposed in Morena, Agar, Dhar, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Sagar etc. Renewable solar energy projects at Agar, Shajapur, and Neemuch and the world’s largest floating solar project at Omkareshwar have been completed. High Bridge Large Renewable Energy Project is also under construction in Morena. In its first phase, 600 MW solar as well as storage facility will be available for assured supply to the state during morning and evening peak hours. This project will be completed by 2027.
Initiative is also going on for energy storage
CM Dr. Yadav : While giving information regarding the progress of Kusum Yojana in the meeting, it was told that an MoU has been signed with the State Bank of India for financing the project. Also, Indo-German Solar Energy Partnership-Innovative Solar was executed. Land has been identified for developing wind energy parks in Ujjain, Agar, Dhar, Ratlam, and Mandsaur in the state. The cooperation of Urban Development and Housing, Water Resources and Madhya Pradesh Generation Company is being taken in the development of renewable energy projects. The state government is also taking initiatives for energy storage projects.