PM Modi Inaugurates Lakshadweep's First On-grid Solar Power Plant

PM Modi inaugurates Lakshadweep’s first on-grid solar power plant

Date: 3 January 2025

Location: Kavaratti, Lakshadweep

Capacity:

• Solar: 1.7 MW
• Battery Storage: 1.4 MWh (BESS – Battery Energy Storage System)

Significance:

• Marks a major step towards sustainable energy in Lakshadweep.
• Reduces reliance on diesel-based power generation.
• Part of India’s broader renewable energy goals.

Impact:

• Expected diesel savings: 190 lakh litres annually
• Expected CO₂ reduction: 58,000 tonnes over plant’s lifespan
• Projected commercial savings: ~₹250 crores over time

Key Agencies Involved:

• SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) – Under MNRE, pivotal in project implementation
• LEDA (Lakshadweep Energy Development Agency) – Plant management
• SunSource Energy – Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) expertise

Relevance:

• Supports India’s green energy transition and reduction of carbon footprint.
• Demonstrates integration of solar and battery storage technology in island territories.
• Boosts energy security and sustainability in remote regions.
  
  Updated - Jan 04, 2025 ; 10: 25 PM | https://www.businessworld.in/