The large investments being made by corporations in the solar energy sector have opened up great opportunities for permanent employment in Uttar Pradesh. According to the government spokesman, in the last four and a half years, solar power projects of 1,370 MW capacity have been commissioned while projects of another 417 MW capacity are under construction.
Notably, Big investors are coming forward to invest in solar energy sector in the state. Besides, several investment proposals for solar power projects are currently under government's consideration. the spokesman said, "The government has set a target to achieve 10,700 MW capacity solar power generation by the year 2022, and is working on plans for setting up a solar park and an ultra-mega solar park in the state". With these endeavours, thousands of people have got employment in solar energy projects in UP while power supply has become more regular in rural areas and the environment is also benefiting with increasing use of renewable solar energy. The business of solar panels, solar lights, solar batteries and solar cookers has also picked up in the state, providing jobs to thousands of people.
The Solar Energy Policy 2017 provides open access to companies for the establishment of solar park and third-party sale of solar energy.
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