Assam CM lays foundation stone for 25mw Namrup Solar Power Project
Dibrugarh: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday laid the foundation stone for the 25 MW Namrup Solar Power Project in Namrup, Dibrugarh.
The Namrup Solar Power Project is expected to enhance the region's energy infrastructure and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
While speaking at the programme, CM Sarma said, “The project will be set up in 108 acres of land in Namrup and for the first time AEGCL and Oil India have been jointly doing the work. The solar project will enhance our energy infrastructure. When I took charge as the chief minister of Assam 1,800 MW of electricity was needed in peak hours and after three years it has increased up to 2,500 MW due to industrial set-up and consumption of electricity for usage of electronic appliances.”
Sarma said, “Now we have seven solar power projects running successfully in Assam. By 2030, we are planning to set up 3000 MW solar power projects in Assam for clean, green energy.”
“We purchased electricity from other states and if the demand will decrease then we will stop buying power from other states. In one unit, we charged Rs. 6 and we are purchasing the same at Rs. 10 from other states. If solar power panels are used by the household then we will stop buying power because the consumption will be less. In day time, solar energy can be used and in night time, we can use the electricity,” CM Sarma said.
The project is a border initiative to improve energy security and promote clean energy in Assam.
State Cabinet minister Bimal Borah, Naharkatia MLA Taranga Gogoi, former Dibrugarh MP Rameswar Teli, and Dibrugarh DC Bikram Kairi among others were present during the foundation laying ceremony.