Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments (REIL), a joint initiative of the Union
and Rajasthan Governments, has secured a Rs 300-crore order from the state
government to set up solar power packs.
REIL is expected to set up solar power packs at 249 panchayat samitis and
9,169 panchayats in Rajasthan. A solar pack consists of solar-powered
rechargeable batteries.
Out of this Rs 300-crore, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has
already sanctioned a financial assistance of Rs 92 crore to REIL. The company
has also signed an MoU with state government for implementing the solar power
pack project and subsequent five-year maintenance.