- 50 pc of energy supply will be from renewable resources by 2030: CM
Bhopal: CM Dr. Mohan 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. PM 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.
14 times increase in 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.
