To increase availability of solar energy in the State, power purchase agreements have been signed between MP Power Management Company and four solar power producers at Jabalpur on Tuesday. As per agreements, power will be purchased at the rate of Rs 5.45 per unit.
Tenders for long-term availability of 300 MW solar power were invited the other day. As per agreements signed today, Madhya Pradesh will get 26 MW at prescribed rates for 25 years. Agreement for 10 MW solar power was signed with Made Easy Education Private limited, 2 MW with Fluidcon Engineers limited, Jaipur, 12 MW with Race Power Experts Private limited and 2 MW with PNG Synergy Private limited.
These solar power plants will be set up at Jeerapur in Rajgarh district and will start supplying power in next 18 months. The agreements were signed in the presence of company’s MD Sanjay Shukla.
Meanwhile, the MP Power Management Company has invited artists and designers to submit till November 7, logo for world’s largest ultra mega solar power plant of 750 MW to be set up at Gurh in Rewa district. logo must focus on identity of Madhya Pradesh, especially Rewa. It should also showcase importance of solar energy. ‘Rewa Ultra Mega Solar limited’, the joint venture Company of Central and state governments has announced Rs 50,000 award for this. Details can be seen on websitewww.mprenewable.nic.in.