The government of Madhya Pradesh has fulfilled almost 29 percent of energy requirement through renewable energy. This is one of the highest contributions of green energy in a day in the state.
Apart from the Rewa Ultra Mega Power Project, which is one of the world’s biggest solar power parks of 750 MW, situated in Gurh tehsil of Rewa district, several other green energy initiatives are being taken in the state.
On 2 May 2020, 1,893.96 lakh units of power were supplied to the state. Of this, 372.14 lakh units of power were supplied through solar and wind power, while 159.68 lakh units of power were supplied by hydel power stations.
Thus, the quantum of electricity received from unconventional power sources was 28.08 percent. The government is also setting up 4,000 MW solar power parks in Shajapur, Agar Malwa and Rajgarh districts. It will help the state make greater strides on green energy front.