Punjab Newsline, Shimla, February 12 -
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that by December 2025, seven projects in Himachal Pradesh will harness 72 MW of solar power. He stated that Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has commenced construction of two projects in Una district, one with a 12 MW capacity at Gondpur Bulla and another with an 11 MW capacity at Lamlahri Uparli.
He said that three projects in Solan district are underway, including a 13 MW project at Saned in Nalagarh, an 8 MW project at Bara Barot, and a 13 MW project at Dabhota Majra. The tender for a 9 MW Dabhota One project will soon be awarded, with construction beginning shortly. Furthermore, the tender process for a 6 MW solar project at Tihra Khas in Una district has also been initiated and is expected to be awarded this month.
The Chief Minister emphasized the state government’s commitment to expanding solar energy production. Surveys are currently being conducted for eight additional projects with a combined capacity of 325 MW. Once the detailed project reports (DPRs) are completed, construction on these solar power projects will commence, he added.