(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up large scale solar panels in
the coastal areas of the country to generate solar power;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the quantum of electricity likely to be
generated with such initiative; and
(c) the estimated cost to be incurred thereon?
MINISTER FOR NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a):The Government is promoting setting-up of large-scale solar power projects
throughout the country including coastal States/ regions. Such plants are being
encouraged mainly in private sector with largely private investment and can be set
up at any shadow free location or land area not excluded by the land use policy
regulations or statutory restrictions. At present the Central Government is not
considering any scheme specifically for promoting installation of solar power plants
along coast lines.
(b): Question does not arise.
(c): Question does not arise.