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Assam govt sets target to produce 3000 MW–4000 MW of solar energy

2022-06-17

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the media that the Assam government has set a target to produce 3000 MW–4000 MW of solar energy in the state.

The government has set a target to produce 3000 MW–4000 MW of solar power in the state. One solar power project will be commissioned at Bilasipara soon, Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The Assam Chief Minister emphasised that there were narrow possibilities for hydroelectric power projects in Karbi Anglong and also mentioned uneven water presence in the area as the key reason behind the move.

The government has to get a solar power project in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts. The government is not an adherent to accomplishing hydropower projects here. There is no regular discharge of water here that’s why the Longnit project did not flourish, he said.

The Assam government has planned to do solar power projects in both hilly districts, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, Sarma said.

Earlier on May 31, the Assam Chief Minister inaugurated the 70 MW Amguri Solar Park in a bid to augment the power sector of Assam with a focus on renewable energy.

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