(a) number of solar energy plants being installed in Rajasthan;
(b) total expenditure incurred thereon so far;
(c) the time by which each of such plant is likely to be commissioned;
(d) whether the Government propose to install such solar energy plants in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts of Rajasthan during the next financial year; and
(e) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI M. KANNAPPAN)
(a): The Government of India has approved establishment of a 140 MW Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) Power Project at village Mathania, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, as a centrally-assisted project, to be implemented by Rajasthan State Power Corporation Ltd. (RSPCL). The project will comprise a 35 MW solar thermal power plant based on parabolic trough collectors, integrated with combined cycle power plant of 105 MW capacity.
(b): The completed cost of the power plant has been estimated as Rs. 872 crore.
(c): The power plant is expected to be completed in three years after financial closure and award of the contract.
(d) & (e): No, Sir.