PM asks BHEL to take lead in developing solar power technology

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today asked Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) not only to take lead in solar energy in terms of power generation but also in the development of solar power technology in India. The government's Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission's success has the potential to enhance India's energy security, said the Prime Minister. In his speech after dedicating the Rs 1,000 crore High Pressure Boiler Plant Unit-II, a greenfield initiative and the Rs 300 crore power plant piping unit at Thirumayam, on the Southern Tamil Nadu, set up BHEL, the Prime Minister said the Solar Mission seeks to develop 20,000 MW of solar power generating capacity by the end of the 13th Five Year Plan and its success has the potential of enhancing India's energy security and will help to combat climate change. The Prime Minister said “I sincerely hope that Bharat Heavy Electricals, which is bestowed with engineering expertise, manufacturing prowess and a commendable human resource base, will not only take the lead in solar energy in terms of power generation but also in the development of solar power technology in India. This is a difficult commercial decision, but well worth taking in the long term interest of our country”. more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/pm-asks-bhel-to-take-lead-in-developing-solar-power-technology-113080200769_1.html