Jakson Group completed the first-ever Solar Park project in Assam. An offshoot of the historic Assam Accord, the 70 MW Amguri Solar Park was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, in the presence of Bimal Borah, Minister of Power, Sports & Youth Welfare, Cultural Affair & Tourism on Tuesday, 31st May 2022, at Amguri, Sivasagar in Assam.
The power generated in the plant will be procured by Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) under a power purchase agreement. The project is being executed by Jakson Group as a Solar Power Developer, with the Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) acting as a solar power park developer.
This first-ever Solar Park in Assam will enhance green energy generation and is estimated to generate around 130 GWh of electricity annually. The energy generated in this solar power park will augment the state’s energy demand and help create employment opportunities for the youth in Assam and nearby regions.
The inauguration event was attended by senior dignitaries from Government, APDCL, APGCL and Jakson Group.