The setting up of Himachal Pradesh's largest solar power plant in Pekhubela, Una district is expected to be dedicated to the people within two months of laying the foundation stone. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the stone for this 32 MW project on December 2 and has set a deadline for completion of the project before the first week of February, 2024.
The project, spanning 59 hectares, involves the installation of 82,656 solar modules, contributing to the state's commitment to becoming a green energy hub by March 31, 2026. Emphasizing the broader impact, Sukhu said that this initiative will not only address the state's power needs but also significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Awarded construction work on 19th May, 2023, the Pekhubela Solar Project is set to generate 66.10 million units of electricity annually. The power generated will be transmitted through a 132 KV double circuit Line-in and Line-out of Rakkar-Tahliwal transmission line, covering a distance of 1.88 km. This substantial project is expected to curtail 2532 tonnes of carbon emissions annually while fostering employment opportunities to the locals.
Apart from this, the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has been assigned the task of installing 500 MW of solar power within two years in the state. The funds have been arranged for setting-up of 200 MW, while the tender process for an additional 40 MW is in its final stage with plans for 100 MW solar power projects in the preparatory phase, said Sukhu.