In next 5 years, 50% of power demand in Assam will be met through solar energy: CM

July 19: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated a 25-megawatt solar energy plant in Udalguri. This will be a massive boost to Assam’s green energy sector.

Speaking during the occasion, CM Dr Sarma said, “In next 5 years, 50% of power demand in Assam will be met through solar energy. Solar power generation in the State will touch 215 MW in next 2 months. By 2026, Assam will become a key solar power producing State in the country.”

In next 5 years, 50% of power demand in Assam will be met through solar energy. Solar power generation in the State will touch 215 MW in next 2 months. By 2026, Assam will become a key solar power producing State in the country: CM Dr @himantabiswa pic.twitter.com/RebxJoWRz8

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) July 19, 2022

The Chief Minister inaugurated the project at a special ceremony, jointly hosted by Azure Power and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) in Udalguri. The Assam power department aims to produce at least 5-crore units of electricity from the Rs 300 crore worth solar power project in Udalguri.

CEO of Azure Power said, “The commissioning of our 90 MW solar power plant, the largest in Assam and will be supplied to Assam Power Distribution Company Limited under a long-term 25-year PPA on the inauguration.”