The 25MW solar plant of Hindustan Power in Neemuch district of the State achieved a landmark generating of more than 62,000 million units of clean energy on March 31, 2017.
The solar project located at Sutholi in Neemuch district was commissioned during the month of September 2015 at an investment of 214 crores and the power purchase agreement has been signed with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company ltd. Spread at 58 hectares of land the 25MW of Neemuch solar plant evacuates its power to 132/33 kV Ratangarh Substation.
The company has been a proactive partner for the Madhya Pradesh government in its endeavour to provide 24X7 power to all.
Chairman Hindustan Power Ratul Puri says, “Recognizing the power of solar energy, the Madhya Pradesh Government had announced investor policies to achieve its contribution of 5.6 GW by 2022. Its attractive policies and decisive governance has made Madhya Pradesh one of the preferred destinations for investment in India.
The low tariffs bid for the 750 MW solar project at Rewa is indicator of success that can be accrued due to robust framework and Governmental support.”
He added, “It is indeed a proud moment for us to be able to deliver clean energy to the State of Madhya Pradesh. This would not have been possible without the support of local administration and concerned stakeholders.”
With a current solar capacity of ~ 600MW, the company is one of the key players, championing the adoption of solar on mass scale in India.
The clean energy arm of the company is generating carbon savings of approx 720000 tonne per year.