Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Tripura to Focus on Solar Power as Gas Reserves Decline
Tripura's Power Minister says that the state is shifting to solar energy because the natural gas used to power some plants is running out.
Gas-powered plants are making less electricity than they used to.
One plant can make 726 MW, but is only producing 520 MW.
Tripura needs 370 MW of power now, and will need 700 MW by 2030.
The government is encouraging people to use solar power, even offering a plan where people can sell extra solar energy back to the state.
Tripura's Power Minister says the state's future lies in solar energy.
Gas-based power plant production is declining due to dwindling gas reserves.
Palatana power plant is producing 520 MW against a capacity of 726 MW.
The state requires 370 MW of power daily, which will increase to 700 MW by 2030.
The government is promoting the PM Surya Ghar scheme for solar energy.
- Who
- Tripura's Power Minister.
- What
- Tripura is shifting its focus to solar energy due to dwindling gas reserves.
- When
- The announcement was made on Monday.
- Where
- Tripura.
- Why
- To address declining power production from gas-based plants and meet future energy demands.
- Power Minister
- Ratan Lal Nath
- Palatana Plant Capacity
- 726 MW
- Palatana Plant Production
- 520 MW
- Current Power Demand
- 370 MW
- Projected Power Demand (2030)
- 700 MW
- Scheme
- PM Surya Ghar