Goa Launches Solar-Based Remote Village Electrification Program

• The off-grid solar program is a tie-up in between Convergence Energy and also the state's nodal energy agency

In a green press, the Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, has actually ushered in a solar photovoltaic or pv (PV)- based electrification program concentrating on supplying clean, budget friendly, as well as trusted energy to those living in remote, rural areas of the state.

The solar PV-based residence lighting system is an environment-friendly campaign of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) and also Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA). CESL is a subsidiary of the state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).

The project aims to electrify remote locations in the tiniest state of the nation with an area of 3,702 square kilometres via renewable resource where grid connectivity is not viable.

This project is CESL's very first off-grid power engagement that will certainly install and also keep solar PV systems for 5 years under the 'Remote Village Electrification' program of the Federal government of Goa. CESL will certainly undertake the project throughout villages and hamlets of Goa in control with gram panchayats (village councils).

Talking about the drive, Chief Minister Sawant stated, "We will accomplish 100% electrification for all homes in Goa, that as well with clean energy. We have made plan choices for Goa to transition to an eco-friendly state in a quick and also concerted method. I congratulate GEDA and also CESL for their great."

The effort is additionally a boost to the Indian off-grid solar market, which has actually seen a 48% year-over-year dip in sales in the second fifty percent of 2020. The semi-annual sales as well as effect report by the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association noted that sales in India have actually gotten on a down fad since 2018.

Mahua Acharya, Ceo, and Handling Supervisor, CESL, stated, "I commend the federal government for assuming a whatever-it-takes perspective to achieve 100% electrification. Access to energy is a standard need across all areas of development, and also we are happy to be making this happen."

In December 2020, GEDA had invited bids for setting up solar home lighting systems in the state. The solar systems were to be set up under the 'Remote Village Electrification' program. An overall of 151 power conditioning units, six solar home lighting systems, and 58 solar streetlights were to be set up under the drive.

In March this year, Goa had signed a deal with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit to create a state energy prepare for a 100% renewable resource roadmap under the Indo-German program on 'Access to Energy in Rural Areas'.