Ayodhya is taking great steps toward adopting clean energy solutions, most notably with the imminent construction of a 40 MW solar power plant.
This project is consistent with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's objective of harnessing solar energy for electricity generation, and it represents an important milestone in Ayodhya's holistic development plan, as detailed in Objective 2047.
The solar power facility, which is located in Majha Rampur Halwara hamlet in Navya Ayodhya, spans 165 acres and costs Rs 200 crore. Under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi, the district government has granted the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) a 30-year lease at a nominal rent of Rs 1 per acre each year. UPNEDA has contracted with NTPC Green Energy Limited to manage the plant, while Jackson Solar, a key player in the solar energy market, is directing the project's development via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Ratan Singh, NTPC Green Energy Limited's Head of Project and Additional General Manager stated that the solar power plant will have a total capacity of 40 MW, producing 8.65 crore units of power yearly. The project includes the installation of 104,580 solar panels ranging in power output from 550 to 555 watts. The planned inauguration date is January 22, with an initial working capacity of 10 MW, which is likely to be increased to the full 40 MW soon afterward.
The plant is expected to meet 10% of Ayodhya's total electricity usage once fully operational. The generated electricity will be delivered to the Darshannagar substation via a 132/33 KV overhead power line. Approximately 300 people are presently working on the project, but once done, the facility will only require 15-20 people to operate, with a focus on technical and handling experts.
Praveen Nath Pandey, UPNEDA Project Officer, stressed the project's connection with CM Yogi's agenda, stressing its economic and environmental benefits. The solar power facility is estimated to save 47,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, which is equivalent to the carbon dioxide absorption capacity of 17 lakh trees. With this project, Ayodhya will take a big step toward becoming a model solar city and make it possible for the city to get most of its power from the sun.
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