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Agartala: Tripura is expanding its renewable energy infrastructure with plans to add 11 MW of solar power capacity during the 2026-27 financial year. This move by the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency aims to reduce the state's reliance on traditional gas-based electricity.
The state currently produces about 35 MW of solar power. To reach the new goal, authorities are prioritizing the installation of solar systems across 58 block development offices and 275 village committee offices. Debabrata Sukladas, the director general in-charge of TREDA, stated, "We have set a target of generating 11 MW of solar power during 2026-27. Work to achieve this target is in full swing."
Project planning is moving forward with the tendering process expected to launch soon. While all district magistrate offices already feature solar panels, the state is looking to broaden its reach. Of the 1,919 government buildings in Tripura, 90 currently utilize solar power. The remaining sites will be integrated into the energy grid through a phased rollout.
Solar energy is considered a vital solution for the state's hilly and remote regions. Expanding conventional power lines in these areas is often expensive and technically difficult, making decentralized solar systems a practical alternative for infrastructure growth.
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