Madhya Pradesh State PCS

• 02 Sep 2021

Letter of Award

Why in News

• On September 1, 2021, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan presented a 'Letter of Award' for the development of 1500 MW solar projects in Agar, Shajapur and Neemuch.

Key Points

• Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has awarded 'Letter of Award' to:
  
  • Beam Power Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Avada Energy Limited for Agar's 550 MW Solar Park Ltd.
  • NTPC Renewable and Tale Tatutai Solar Project for 450 MW Solar Park in Shajapur
  • TP Sourya Limited, Mumbai and Al Jomeh Energy and Water Company, Dubai for 500 MW Solar Park in Neemuch
• In the recent billing for 1500 MW Agar-Shajapur Neemuch Solar Park, the record of lowest solar tariff in the country has been set. With the establishment of these projects, there will be a private investment of about Rs 5250 crore in the state.
• It is noteworthy that the rate of solar energy in Madhya Pradesh is the lowest in the country. Through continuous innovations and technology, a tariff of Rs 2.14 per unit of solar energy is being provided in the state.
• Asia's largest solar plant is located in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. From the Adarsh plant located in Rewa, solar power is being provided to Delhi Metro and world's largest floating solar park is being set up in Omkareshwar.
• Along with this, the Chief Minister announced to launch an 'Energy Literacy Campaign' in the state to deal with the ill effects of global warming and climate change.
  
  • In this, students from class 8th to 12^th and citizens will be made energy literate. It will be helpful in energy conservation as well as environmental protection and will be beneficial for the future generation as well as for the entire human race.