Solar power generation up 75% in MP, panels installed at 8,550 places

There has been a 75 per cent rise in the number of places using solar panels to generate electricity in the western part of Madhya Pradesh over a period of one year, an official from a power distribution company said on Tuesday.

Electricity was being generated from solar panels at 4,900 places in 15 districts of western Madhya Pradesh in May-June last year, while this number has now increased to 8,550, the spokesperson of Madhya Pradesh western Region Power Distribution Company said.

At present, solar panels have been installed at 8,550 places, which include hospitals, government offices and other premises, besides residences, he said.