PM Modi Launches Lakshadweep's Revolutionary On-Grid Solar Project Developed by SECI

New Delhi: In a historic moment for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the region's first on-grid solar project with a cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) today. Situated at Kavaratti and Agatti, these projects, boasting a cumulative solar capacity of 1.7 MW and 1.4 MWh battery storage at Kavaratti, mark a significant leap towards sustainable energy solutions for the archipelago.

Developed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), New Delhi, this transformative initiative spans the islands of Kavaratti and Agatti, boasting a combined solar capacity of 1.7 MW and a sophisticated 1.4 MWh battery storage facility at Kavaratti.
 

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Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) takes pride in the ownership of these two plants, with Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) provided by M/s SunSource Energy. 

The Lakshadweep Energy Development Agency (LEDA) will now source power from these solar plants, marking a crucial shift from diesel-based power to a sustainable, eco-friendly energy source for the region.

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Over its projected technical lifetime, this initiative is expected to generate commercial savings of approximately INR 250 crore. The reduction of diesel consumption by up to 190 lakh litres and offsetting 58,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions underscores its significance in promoting green energy.

Mr R P Gupta CMD, SECI expressed that "We are immensely proud to have played a pivotal role in this groundbreaking project. It not only supports the energy transition of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep but also aligns seamlessly with the broader national objective of promoting green energy"

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