2.69 MW solar power plant commissioned in Chamarajanagar

A 2.69 MW solar power plant has been commissioned at Honnahalli village in Chamarajanagar taluk under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Component-C scheme. The project aims to provide a sustainable and reliable daytime power supply for agricultural pump sets, benefiting around 300 local farmers.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the plant virtually on Wednesday during a State-wide event held at Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapur district, besides launching multiple solar projects.

Energy Minister K.J. George, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar, and officials attended the virtual event. A live screening of the inauguration was organised in Honnahalli, where Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Chairman Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda and other dignitaries participated.

Highlighting the CESC’s ongoing efforts in expanding solar infrastructure, Mr. Gowda said, “We have already set up solar plants with capacities of up to three MW and are targeting a total generation of 950 MW. Land for 500 MW of this capacity has already been secured this year.”

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasised the importance of providing three-phase power to farmers during the day. “This project will eliminate the need for farmers to operate pump sets at night, enhancing safety and convenience,” he said.

During an interaction with the Chief Minister, Mahesh, farmer from Honnahalli, expressed gratitude for the initiative, explaining the challenges posed by wild animals during night-time irrigation. “With solar power available during the day, it is now much safer and more convenient for us to irrigate our fields,” he said.

Published - June 12, 2025 06:46 pm IST