Gujarat govt nod for 11 solar plants across 9 municipalities
February 28, 2022
Gandhinagar: Nine municipalities in Gujarat will have 1.90 mw capacity solar plants at 11 places. Gujarat government has given in-principle approval to Rs. 12.36 crore allocation for this. Estimated saving on power will be worth Rs. 1.98 crore thanks to this move eventually, said a note released by State government.
Solar energy generated through these plants will be utilized for 7 sewage treatment plants, 3 headworks and 1 town hall campus. The municipalities to benefit through this decision are Sanand, Porbandar, Khedbrahma, Bhuj, Himmatnagar, Amreli, Rajpipla, Dahegam and Gandhidham.
The proposal was made by Gujarat Urban Development Corporation through Urban development department. It has been granted in-principle approval by Chief Minister.
The State government has so far approved Rs. 39.90 crore for solar plants at 74 places in 34 municipalities, resulting into saving of Rs. 10 crore on electricity spending. DeshGujarat
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