Government launched scheme to solarise entire Konark Temple

Central government has launched a scheme for solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha.

Under the scheme, the Centre aims to set up the 10-MW grid-connected solar project and various solar off-grid applications such as solar drinking water kiosks, solar trees, and off-grid solar power plants with battery storage.

It will be set up with a 100% central financial assistance (CFA) support of around Rs.25 crore from the Government of India through the MNRE.

The implementation of the project will be done by the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA).

The scheme is expected to meet all the energy requirements of Konark town with solar energy.