The proposal of the State Government to invest in Solar Power will provide much awaited end results when it comes to conservation of the pristine environment of the State. The preservation of the eco-system, will certainly pave the way for Green and Clean Himachal, thereby fulfilling the dream of the Chief Minister towards Green Energy State. The Government mulls to set up various solar projects in the State in PPP mode which besides providing clean power to consumers at cheaper rates, will help in reducing carbon footprints. Big private players and major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) of the country have assured to invest in the State in this vital sector. A major PSU of the country, Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) is coming up with five Solar Power Projects (SPPs), in Himachal Pradesh. Thaplan, Solar Power Project (SPP) of 112.5 MW is being set up in district Una.
In addition to this, 20 MW SPP Bhanjal and Kadh in Una district, 20 MW in Fatehpur in Kangra district, 30 MW SPP Kolar in Sirmaur district and 12.5 MW in Rajgir in district Kangra are under pre-construction stage. To envision the concept of Green Himachal, the Government has promised to extend all possible support to the executing agency for setting up these projects and take necessary steps to amend policy for purchase of freehold private land in order to facilitate the company. A committee headed by Chief Secretary has also been constituted to monitor the execution of these power projects so that they could be completed within a stipulated time period.
