Project to generate 2,000 units daily, earning income of Rs. 2.80 lakh monthly
Punjab Newsline, Shimla/Kangra, January 17-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the first 750-kilowatt solar power project at Dharamshala in Kangra district, built at a cost of Rs. 4.74 crore. Spanning in 8,500 square meters of land, this project will generate approximately 2,000 units of electricity daily, yielding a monthly income of Rs. 2.80 lakh. The construction work of the project was started in October, 2023 and was completed in November 2024.
The HPSEBL has entered into an agreement to purchase electricity generated from this project. The project features 1,364 solar panels equipped with comprehensive safety measures, including lightning and fire protection, as well as an earthing and bonding system to ensure electrical safety.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government was promoting green energy and working on a comprehensive strategy to harness solar energy. He said that seven solar power projects with a combined capacity of 72 megawatts would soon be allocated. Additionally, surveys and studies are underway for eight projects with a total capacity of 325 megawatts.