Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Punjab to Get 2,400 MW Thermal Plants; Solar Challenges Remain
Punjab is getting a boost to its power supply!
The government approved the building of three new power plants, which will produce a lot of electricity.
Two of these plants will be added to an existing one, and one will be built somewhere new in Punjab.
While the government is also trying to create solar power, it's proving tricky because land in Punjab is expensive.
They've asked the central government for extra electricity to help farmers water their crops during the growing season.
Union Power Minister approved 2,400 MW thermal plants in Punjab.
Two 800 MW units to be added to the Ropar thermal plant.
One new 800 MW unit approved to be set up in Punjab.
Punjab government faces challenges in achieving solar power generation targets.
Punjab requested 1,000 MW power from the Centre for the paddy season.
- Who
- Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh.
- What
- Approval for three 800 MW power generation units.
- When
- Approved on Friday
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- To increase power generation capacity and meet Punjab's energy needs.
- Total Thermal Plants Approved
- 2,400 MW
- Number of 800 MW Units Approved
- Three
- Power Requested from Centre
- 1,000 MW
- Reason for Power Request
- Paddy Season
