India's Solar Breakthrough: Explore the Nation's First Solar City!

By Srikanto Mandal 10 Sept, 2023

Sanchi, a famous World Heritage Site in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, has become India's first solar city.

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The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, formally inaugurated this historic achievement.

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A notable achievement is the establishment of a 600-megawatt capacity floating solar plant at the Onkareshwar Dam.

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An MoU was signed between the Renewable Energy Department and IIT Kanpur to transform Sanchi into a Net Zero City.

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Approximately 7,000 citizens in Sanchi have pledged to save electricity through solar lamps and other renewable energy solutions.

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Sanchi's solar project includes a 3 MW capacity plant in Nagauri and a future 5 MW project in Gulgaon to meet agricultural energy needs.

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The use of solar energy in Sanchi is expected to reduce electricity bills by around Rs 22 lakh per year.

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Sanchi's commitment to becoming a Net Zero City is a significant step towards environmental conservation and renewable energy utilization.

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