Guwahati: Assam power minister Nandita Gorlosa said in the assembly on Friday that the state has not been able to generate much solar power due to certain geographical and climatic factors.
“Though it is primarily estimated that Assam has a capacity to generate upto 13,760 MW of solar power, there are some geographical and climatic factors for which it has not been realised.The state is currently generating 291 MW solar power,” the minister said.
While replying to a question raised by Congress MLA Sibamoni Bora, Gorlosa said, “Flood in Assam is a major factor. For example, Lalang Kita in Cachar district had no flood records earlier. It got submerged by the floods last year and the 25 MW solar power plant was damaged there.”
She added that the lengthy rainy season with low sun hours in Assam is another major factor which affects solar power generation.
Moreover, the minister said the non-availability of suitable barren land in the state is another major challenge in the development of a large solar power project in the state. “Installing large power solar plants on fertile land in the state at times might also affect agriculture production,” she added.
Having cited the factors, the minister informed the house about a few small solar power projects which are currently under operation across the state. She said, “There are some upcoming solar power projects. A 1000 MW solar power project in Karbi Anglong is coming up. The Centre will bear 80% of the project cost and state govt the rest.”
On February 13 in the ongoing budget session of the assembly, the minister had said the state generates only 17% of the total required power on its own and purchases the remaining required power from different sources, including thermal and gas-based power plants.
Gorlosa had said Assam Power Generation Company Limited (APGCL) will construct six renewable power projects in the state in order to meet the power demand as well as boost economic development and help in mitigating climate change.
“Though it is primarily estimated that Assam has a capacity to generate upto 13,760 MW of solar power, there are some geographical and climatic factors for which it has not been realised.The state is currently generating 291 MW solar power,” the minister said.
While replying to a question raised by Congress MLA Sibamoni Bora, Gorlosa said, “Flood in Assam is a major factor. For example, Lalang Kita in Cachar district had no flood records earlier. It got submerged by the floods last year and the 25 MW solar power plant was damaged there.”
She added that the lengthy rainy season with low sun hours in Assam is another major factor which affects solar power generation.
Moreover, the minister said the non-availability of suitable barren land in the state is another major challenge in the development of a large solar power project in the state. “Installing large power solar plants on fertile land in the state at times might also affect agriculture production,” she added.
Having cited the factors, the minister informed the house about a few small solar power projects which are currently under operation across the state. She said, “There are some upcoming solar power projects. A 1000 MW solar power project in Karbi Anglong is coming up. The Centre will bear 80% of the project cost and state govt the rest.”
On February 13 in the ongoing budget session of the assembly, the minister had said the state generates only 17% of the total required power on its own and purchases the remaining required power from different sources, including thermal and gas-based power plants.
Gorlosa had said Assam Power Generation Company Limited (APGCL) will construct six renewable power projects in the state in order to meet the power demand as well as boost economic development and help in mitigating climate change.
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