CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Assam’s 1st Solar Park

It may be mentioned here that the project has been prepared by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited or APDCL.

In a massive boost to Assam’s green energy sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has inaugurated the 25-megawatt solar energy plant in Udalguri today.

It may be mentioned here that the project has been prepared by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited or APDCL.

The power department aims to produce at least 5-crore units of electricity from the 300-crore-worth solar power project, benefitting the residents of Darrang, Udalguri, and Sonitpur. The project has been touted as the largest solar power plant in the entire northeast.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the project at a special ceremony, jointly hosted by Azure Power and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) in the Udalguri and Boko districts of the state.

The power generated by the plant will be supplied to Assam Power Distribution Company Limited under a long-term 25-year PPA on the inauguration, Harsh Shah, CEO, of Azure Power said

The project spread across four districts – Udalguri, Boko, Nagaon, and Cachar, was commissioned in phases.

“The commissioning of our 90 MW solar power plant, the largest in Assam, is an indication of our strong project development and execution skills. The project also demonstrates the state’s commitment to sustainable development by promoting clean, accessible, affordable, and equitable solar energy availability. In addition to meeting the state’s sustainability targets, our project will help in creating a self-sustaining ecosystem by providing jobs, skill development, and revenue opportunities for the local population,” said Rakesh Kumar, IAS, MD, APDCL.

“Participation of Azure Power in Assam’s journey towards clean and green energy is appreciable. APDCL is committed to supplying uninterrupted, reliable, affordable, safe, and quality power to all its valued customers. These projects strengthen the resolve to reduce carbon emissions in the state, in line with the declaration of the Prime Minister at Glasgow. Such endeavors will pave the way for making Assam one of the top states of the country as envisioned by Chief Minister,” he further added.

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