Jakson Group Commissions Largest Standalone Solar Project in Assam, 70 MW Amguri Solar Park

• For the Jakson group, the project is a milestone in total EPC handling, in a challenging terrain.
• Assam's solar capacity enhancement will help the state fulfill its RPO targets, besides servicing the area's power needs.

Jakson Group, among the leading energy option firms, completed the first-ever Solar Park project in Assam. An offshoot of the historical Assam Accord, the 70 MW Amguri Solar Park was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, in the existence of Bimal Borah, Hon' ble Minister of Power, Sports & Youth Well-being, Cultural Affair & Tourism on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Amguri, Sivasagar in Assam.

The EPC of the entire project has actually likewise been done in-house by Jakson Group. The power generated in the plant will be obtained by Assam Power Distribution Business Restricted (APDCL) under a power acquisition contract. The project is being executed by Jakson Group as a Solar Energy Developer, with the Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) acting as solar energy park developer.

This first-ever Solar Park in Assam will boost green energy generation and also is estimated to produce around 130 GWh of electricity yearly. The power generated in this solar energy park will certainly enhance the state's power need and assistance develop employment opportunities for the youth in Assam and neighboring areas. The plant will go a long way in enhancing the nation's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and also constructing an Aatmanirbhar Assam.

Stating the company's vision towards sustainability, Sundeep Gupta, Vice Chairman and Taking Care Of Director, Jakson Group claimed, "We are thrilled to sign up with the Assam Federal government's campaign of changing towards renewable resource and reaching the net absolutely no discharge. With the state most significant Solar energy Project, we aim to increase our company operations better and also develop cutting-edge solutions that match the requirements of the green tomorrow. With the vision of 'Make in India', we restate our commitment to creating lasting energy remedies and also are confident that we can achieve a number of sector firsts. We give thanks to the Federal government of Assam for all their assistance as well as good policies."

For Assam, the inauguration of this solar park project complies with the appointing of 90 MW solar projects by Azure power, spread throughout 4 districts of the state at a tariff of Rs 3.34/ kW last month. Hence, in a very short time, the largest north eastern state has actually efficiently multiplied its solar capacity over 2 fold.