Hemant Soren unveils ambitious state solar policy
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren rolled out the Jharkhand state solar policy 2022 on Tuesday that aimed at generating 4,000 MW of solar energy by 2026-27.
“The solar energy generated in the state will pave the way for transition towards clean energy as that will prove to be a substitute, to a large extent, for thermal and hydro power dependence on which is increasing everyday, besides being much cheaper,” the CM said after unveiling the policy in a Ranchi hotel.
He also virtually launched a solar city project in Giridih district and initiated setting up of two solar plants, each of 600 MW capacity, at Deoghar and Dhanbad airports.
