New Delhi: Diu has become the first district in India to meet its entire power demand with solar energy, achieving 11.88 MW capacity, an official statement said on Thursday.
The Diu district of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has become the first district in the country to meet its power energy demand entirely from solar energy. This information was provided by Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, on 29 May 2025.
The success of Diu in becoming the first fully solar-powered district reflects a combination of government initiatives, technological advancements, and community participation.
With an installed solar capacity of 11.88 megawatts (MW), the district now meets all its daytime electricity needs solely from solar power, setting a remarkable example for other regions to follow. Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Pralhad Joshi, highlighted Diu's achievement during his visit on Thursday.
The Minister also congratulated Diu''s exceptional milestone as the first district in India to meet its entire power demand with solar energy, achieving 11.88 MW (9 MW ground-mounted + 2.88
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Diu has achieved a historic milestone by becoming India''s first district to meet its entire power demand through solar energy, with an installed capacity of 11.88 MW.
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Diu, a Union Territory district, has become the first in India to
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Diu, a Union Territory district, has become the first in India to meet 100% of its electricity needs with solar energy, achieving a generation capacity of 11.88 MW. This achievement highlights
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The Diu district of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has become the first district in the country to meet its power energy demand entirely from solar energy.
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Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, highlighted Diu’s success during his visit to the district on Thursday. He stated that Diu now stands as a national
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