Fortum launched its 10MW solar PV plant in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. It is the first green field solar project commissioned under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Phase II. The power plant will be operating based on a PPA signed by Fortum for 25 years with the Solar Energy Corporation of India. The ceremony was attended by Managing Director Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ashvini Kumar and Deputy Commissioner of New and Renewable Energy, Madhya Pradesh Mridul Khare.
The 10MW solar power plant spreads over about 70 acres in Kapeli District of Ujjain. The 10 MW solar plant shall offset more than 18000 tonnes of CO2 emissions equivalent annually. Markus Rauramo, Executive Vice President, Fortum while inaugurating the solar power plant said, “Fortum believes in responsible energy production focusing on low emissions, high resource efficiency and security of supply. To deliver on our promise we focus more and more on renewable energy sources available locally and that is why we decided to focus on solar energy in India. In my view, such an approach can help India transform its energy sector and Fortum has already shown interest in contributing towards this transformation.”
Ashvini Kumar said, “Fortum is renowned across the globe for their expertise in sustainable energy. We have started to witness a similar replication in India, with their commitment towards promoting solar energy.” Mridul Khare said, “We applaud Fortum choosing state for its solar plant under National Solar Mission and went on to successfully commission it 4 months before schedule.”