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Solar Power Crosses 1,000 MW in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami Credits PM Modi's Vision
Uttarakhand’s solar capacity of 1,027.87 MW supports clean energy, reduces emissions, and creates jobs through government schemes and local entrepreneurship, officials said.
- On reaching the milestone, Uttarakhand announced its installed solar capacity now exceeds 1,027.87 megawatts, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
- Coordinated central and state programmes—including rooftop, ground-mounted, government-building, and commercial installations—drove expansion, while subsidies and UREDA's outreach accelerated deployment.
- According to programme figures, installed capacity includes 397 MW of ground-mounted and 241 MW of rooftop , plus 137 MW from the Chief Minister's Solar Self-Employment Scheme and 110 MW of commercial net metering.
- The rollout boosted local employment and sustainability by increasing clean energy output, reducing carbon emissions, and providing self-employment opportunities for thousands of youth and local entrepreneurs.
- Plans call for further expansion into remote areas, highlighted by 28 projects of 200 KW each totalling 5,600 KW in Malna, Dunda block, Uttarkashi district, and over 100 MW under the Chief Minister's Solar Self-Employment Scheme.
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Uttarakhand crosses historic milestone of 1 gigawatt in solar energy installation
Uttarakhand has achieved a significant milestone in the field of renewable energy by surpassing 1 gigawatt (1000 megawatts) of installed solar power capacity in the state. According to the latest figures, the total installed solar capacity has exceeded approximately 1027.87 megawatts, reflecting the state’s strong commitment toward clean and green energy. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that crossing the 1 gigawatt mark in solar capaci…
Solar power crosses 1,000 MW in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami credits PM Modi's vision
The Chief Minister stated that the vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" and green energy presented by Prime Minister Modi has inspired Uttarakhand to turn solar energy into a people's movement. With the coordination of central government schemes and proactive initiatives by the state government, thousands of youth and local entrepreneurs have gained new self-employment opportunities.
Uttarakhand achieves historic 1-gigawatt solar milestone, marks rapid progress in renewable energy
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy by surpassing 1 gigawatt (1000 megawatts) of installed solar power capacity. According to official figures, the state’s total installed solar capacity has reached 1027.87 megawatts, showing its strong commitment to clean and green energy. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said this achievement is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and clea…
Uttarakhand: State Surpasses 1 GW Installed Solar Power Capacity, Milestone
Uttarakhand has achieved a significant milestone in the renewable energy sector by surpassing 1 GW (1000 MW) of installed solar power capacity. 87 MW. This achievement reflects the state's commitment to clean and green energy transitions, while chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that this success is a result of the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the effective implementation of renewable energy policies at the sta…
Uttarakhand has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy by surpassing 1 gigawatt (1000 megawatts) of installed solar power capacity in the state. According to new data, the total installed solar capacity has exceeded approximately 1027.87 megawatts.
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