<p>Apart from bearing the tag of being home to one of the first hydro-electric power projects in Asia, Shivanasamudra is now set to host a 5 MW solar power plant, which would be fully functional by mid-April.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The installation of the solar plant located near the Gaganachukki Waterfalls in Belakawadi village of <br />Mandya district was awarded by Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited to Bharath Heavy Electricals Limited. <br /><br />The solar power plant project is being executed by Bangalore-based Eversun Energy Private Limited (EEPL). Work on the project started in October last year and is estimated to cost Rs 75 crore.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, EEPL head projects (India) Bhaskar Joshi said that the 3 MW would be connected to the grid by the end of March. The remaining 2 MW would be supplied by April 15 to Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited. <br /><br />Visitors to Gaganachukki waterfalls can now have the advantage of seeing both hydro-electric and solar power project at a single place. <br /><br />Along with implementation of the solar project, EEPL is also constructing a boundary wall around the solar power plant as part of a security measure.<br /><br />Hunt for location<br /><br />In addition to the 5 MW solar power plant, sources said a search for location to construct a 10 MW plant is also being planned. He said work would begin immediately once the location is identified.<br />With solar proving to be a environmental-friendly option and temperatures soaring across the state, the solar power plant play a crucial role in meeting the power requirements in the State.<br /></p>
<p>Apart from bearing the tag of being home to one of the first hydro-electric power projects in Asia, Shivanasamudra is now set to host a 5 MW solar power plant, which would be fully functional by mid-April.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The installation of the solar plant located near the Gaganachukki Waterfalls in Belakawadi village of <br />Mandya district was awarded by Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited to Bharath Heavy Electricals Limited. <br /><br />The solar power plant project is being executed by Bangalore-based Eversun Energy Private Limited (EEPL). Work on the project started in October last year and is estimated to cost Rs 75 crore.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, EEPL head projects (India) Bhaskar Joshi said that the 3 MW would be connected to the grid by the end of March. The remaining 2 MW would be supplied by April 15 to Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited. <br /><br />Visitors to Gaganachukki waterfalls can now have the advantage of seeing both hydro-electric and solar power project at a single place. <br /><br />Along with implementation of the solar project, EEPL is also constructing a boundary wall around the solar power plant as part of a security measure.<br /><br />Hunt for location<br /><br />In addition to the 5 MW solar power plant, sources said a search for location to construct a 10 MW plant is also being planned. He said work would begin immediately once the location is identified.<br />With solar proving to be a environmental-friendly option and temperatures soaring across the state, the solar power plant play a crucial role in meeting the power requirements in the State.<br /></p>