Blitz Bureau
THE Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved a renewable energy project of a 3,000 MW solar power plant, which the state has claimed to be India’s first solar power storage plant, reported IANS. This innovative facility is set to be established in Morena, located in the Chambal region. The construction is scheduled to commence next year, with the plant expected to be operational by 2027.
Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said that the project will feature a total installed capacity of 3,000 MW, of which 1,000 MW will be dedicated to storage. This storage capability will allow the plant to supply electricity not just during the day, but also at night, addressing one of the key challenges of solar energy.
Vijayvargiya explained that the project would balance energy needs between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, noting, “When demand peaks in Madhya Pradesh, it tends to fall in Uttar Pradesh, and vice versa—for instance, during the rainy season.”
Unlike conventional solar plants that provide power only during daylight hours, this facility will store excess energy produced during the day for night time use. This advancement is expected to significantly reduce the financial burden on the government for supplying electricity to farmers during the Rabi season (November to April) in both Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.