Punjab govt announces to install 300 megawatt solar power projects
The Punjab government has decided to install solar power photovoltaic (PV) projects with a total capacity of 300 megawatt in the state.
These projects include 200 MW canal-top solar PV power projects and 100 MW floating solar PV power projects on the reservoirs and lakes, said an official statement while giving details of the decision taken in a high-level meeting held here on Monday.
The meeting was chaired by Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Aman Arora.
The proposed 200 MW canal-top solar project would be installed in a phased manner, under which 50 MW would be installed in the first phase, while projects of remaining capacity would be installed in subsequent phases, Arora added.
