Himachal: Pangi to get 400 KW solar project for uninterrupted power supply
The Community News/Shimla
Pangi valley in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, which remains cutoff from rest of world due to heavy snowfall in winters, will soon get 400 KW solar project to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
A state government official said, “Plans are underway to set up two solar power projects of 400 KW each in Pangi Sub division of Chamba district. The land for construction of the project has been transferred to Himurja, the state-run nodal agency for renewable energy.
Himurja, has selected one hectare of land for each Solar Power Project at Hillaur and Dharwas of Pangi valley. The agency has initiated further action to complete the projects, which will cost approximately Rs. 10 crore.”
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has instructed Himurja to complete the construction work of both solar power projects at the earliest.
“Apart from this, the government has made budget allocation to set up a solar power based ‘Battery Energy Storage System Project’ in Pangi to strengthen its power supply system.
This project will provide uninterrupted power supply to the people of the area, even during power breakdowns caused by bad weather and heavy snowfall.
The people of Pangi have to face difficulties due to the worst weather conditions especially during the winter, which often result in power outages. The Battery Energy Storage System project will address this issue by supplying electricity from the local grid,” he said.
“The state government was taking steps towards reducing carbon emissions by harnessing solar energy. To make Himachal a “Green Energy State” by 31st March 2026, and in order to achieve this goal, the government has set a target to start 500 MW capacity solar power projects in the fiscal 2023-24. Additionally, two Panchayats in each district will be developed as Green Panchayats on a pilot basis”, he added.
Sukhu said the government was also encouraging the youth for setting up solar power projects ranging 250 kW to 2 MW capacity in the state.
A provision of providing 40 percent financial assistance for setting up such projects is being made that will go a long way in providing employment and self employment avenues to the youth.
The electricity produced from these projects will be purchased by the State Electricity Board.
These solar power projects in Pangi, along with Battery Energy Storage System project, will not only provide uninterrupted power supply but also lead to HP achieving goal of becoming a Green Energy state.
