In the State, 2,188 MW solar power projects have been established and 4,000 MW solar power projects are being developed which is apart from 1,500 MW at Agar, Shajapur projects, said Principal Secretary of New and Renewable Energy Manu Shrivastava during the visit of World Bank delegates at Urja Bhawan on Wednesday.
The delegate of World Bank compared the progress of Madhya Pradesh in the field of solar energy with Light House which has not only provided direction to country but it also has provided a new direction to the world.
World Bank team Global and Regional Director Infrastructure Guangzhe Chen, Operation Advisor Infrastructure Jeesu Mohdaar, Lead Energy Specialist Simon Stolp, Surbhi Goyal Energy Specialist, Senior Energy Specialist Mani Khurana and Senior Energy Specialist Amit Jain visited URJA Bhawan during their Bhopal visit.
Out of the 1,500 MW, 1,100 MW would be provided to the state while 400 MW would be sold to Indian railways.
With the support of World Bank Internal Power Distribution Sub Station was developed which is a component of obtaining minimum tariff.
Shrivastava shared success achieved in solar pump and solar rooftops through RESCO model. He also provided models shared with International Solar Alliance and proposal of development of these models.
The delegate also visited solar power plant at Upper Lake. World Bank delegate appreciated the works done by the department of renewable energy in the state and assured that they provide every possible kind of support and contribution in the ongoing and proposed projects.