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Sanchi To Become First Solar City Of Madhya Pradesh

As per the reports the town needs around 3 million units of energy per year and arrangements are being made to generate 5.6 million units annually

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The UNESCO world heritage site, Sanchi located in the Raisen district will soon become the first solar city of Madhya Pradesh. Sanchi is a city that is situated on the Tropic of Cancer and is ideal for soaking the sun's energy. Principal Secretary (energy and renewable energy) Sanjay Dubey said that the work of developing Sanchi as a solar city is complete. We are not just talking about renewable energy projects, we are also executing them on the ground. 

According to the government reports, The plan includes rooftop solar panels, solar parks, and wind energy, among other projects. Two solar stations of 5 megawatts (Mw) and 3 Mw capacity are established in the town. Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ensured that this project will bring electricity to every house in the city of Sanchi. 

As per the reports the town needs around 3 million units of energy per year and arrangements are being made to generate 5.6 million units annually.


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