{"id":34181,"date":"2025-06-14T11:46:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T06:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34181"},"modified":"2025-06-14T11:46:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T06:16:38","slug":"bihar-canal-solar-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Bihar Canal Solar Project: 2 MW Plant Inaugurated under Jal Jeevan Hariyali Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Bihar_canal_solar_project_launched_under_Jal_Jeevan_Hariyali_scheme_Patna_gets_its_first_2_MW_canal-side_solar_plant_funded_through_a_PPP_model_Know_its_benefits_key_takeaways_and_exam-relevant_facts\" >Bihar canal solar project launched under Jal Jeevan Hariyali scheme. Patna gets its first 2 MW canal-side solar plant funded through a PPP model. Know its benefits, key takeaways, and exam-relevant facts.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Project_Location_Capacity\" >Project Location &amp; Capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Zero%E2%80%91Cost_Development_via_PPP\" >Zero\u2011Cost Development via PPP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Strategic_Objectives\" >Strategic Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#CMs_Vision_Surveys\" >CM\u2019s Vision &amp; Surveys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Local_Impact_Beneficiaries\" >Local Impact &amp; Beneficiaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Future_Prospects\" >Future Prospects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Alignment_with_National_State_Policies\" >Alignment with National &amp; State Policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Innovative_Use_of_Resources\" >Innovative Use of Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Cost%E2%80%91effective_Model\" >Cost\u2011effective Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Environmental_Socio%E2%80%91economic_Impact\" >Environmental &amp; Socio\u2011economic Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Green_Energy_Push_in_India\" >Green Energy Push in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#State-Level_Activities_in_Bihar\" >State-Level Activities in Bihar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Precedent_Elsewhere\" >Precedent Elsewhere<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Bihar_Canal%E2%80%91Side_Solar_Plant\" >Key Takeaways from Bihar Canal\u2011Side Solar Plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#1_What_is_the_capacity_of_the_newly_inaugurated_solar_plant_in_Bihar\" >1. What is the capacity of the newly inaugurated solar plant in Bihar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#2_Where_is_the_solar_plant_located\" >2. Where is the solar plant located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#3_How_was_the_project_funded\" >3. How was the project funded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#4_What_is_the_rate_at_which_electricity_will_be_purchased_from_the_plant\" >4. What is the rate at which electricity will be purchased from the plant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#5_Which_state_initiative_is_this_project_a_part_of\" >5. Which state initiative is this project a part of?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#6_How_does_this_project_help_in_exams_like_UPSC_State_PSC_and_others\" >6. How does this project help in exams like UPSC, State PSC, and others?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-canal-solar-project\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bihar_canal_solar_project_launched_under_Jal_Jeevan_Hariyali_scheme_Patna_gets_its_first_2_MW_canal-side_solar_plant_funded_through_a_PPP_model_Know_its_benefits_key_takeaways_and_exam-relevant_facts\"><\/span><strong>Bihar canal solar project<\/strong> launched under Jal Jeevan Hariyali scheme. Patna gets its first 2 MW canal-side solar plant funded through a PPP model. Know its benefits, key takeaways, and exam-relevant facts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>June 10, 2025<\/strong>, Bihar Chief Minister <strong>Nitish Kumar<\/strong> inaugurated Bihar\u2019s first <strong>2\u202fMW canal\u2011side solar energy project<\/strong> along the <strong>Bikram Lock Canal<\/strong> in <strong>Patna district<\/strong>. Established under the state government\u2019s <strong>Jal\u2011Jeevan\u2011Hariyali Abhiyan<\/strong>, the project exemplifies an innovative step toward sustainable energy infrastructure and environmental conservation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Location_Capacity\"><\/span>Project Location &amp; Capacity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bikram Lock Canal, Patna district<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installed Capacity:<\/strong> 2\u202fMegawatt (MW)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Land Ownership:<\/strong> Canal embankment land owned by the Water Resources Department <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zero%E2%80%91Cost_Development_via_PPP\"><\/span>Zero\u2011Cost Development via PPP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remarkably, the solar setup was completed <strong>without any financial burden on the state exchequer<\/strong>, being financed and constructed by a <strong>private firm under a Public\u2011Private Partnership model<\/strong>. The state will purchase electricity at a fixed rate of <strong>\u20b93.10 per unit<\/strong>, locked in for a 25\u2011year period <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Objectives\"><\/span>Strategic Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promoting <strong>green and clean energy<\/strong> in rural Patna.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making optimal use of <strong>idle canal\/embankment land<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing dependence on <strong>fossil fuels<\/strong>, thereby cutting down <strong>carbon emissions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating <strong>rural electrification<\/strong>, <strong>economic growth<\/strong>, and <strong>employment generation<\/strong> in adjacent areas <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CMs_Vision_Surveys\"><\/span>CM\u2019s Vision &amp; Surveys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CM Nitish Kumar highlighted this as a <strong>pilot initiative<\/strong>, with the aim of replicating it along the state\u2019s canals, dams, and embankments. He emphasised the focus on granting <strong>reliable, eco\u2011friendly, affordable, uninterrupted electricity<\/strong> to every household in Bihar <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Impact_Beneficiaries\"><\/span>Local Impact &amp; Beneficiaries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Power will be supplied to <strong>Bikram and surrounding communities<\/strong>, supporting domestic and agricultural needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local employment<\/strong> during the construction and operation phases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fueling <strong>decentralised energy benefits<\/strong> and reducing transmission dependence <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Prospects\"><\/span>Future Prospects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government plans to expand this model with <strong>floating solar plants on reservoirs<\/strong>, <strong>corridor\u2011based solar arrays along highways and railways<\/strong>, and <strong>hybrid agro\u2011solar systems<\/strong> in rural regions \u2014 all under the same Jal\u2011Jeevan\u2011Hariyali umbrella <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Bihar-canal-solar-project\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patnapress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/befunky_2025-5-3_22-39-26.jpg\" alt=\"Bihar canal solar project\" title=\"Bihar canal solar project\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bihar canal solar project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alignment_with_National_State_Policies\"><\/span>Alignment with National &amp; State Policies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This project fits within the federal push under <em>India\u2019s National Solar Mission<\/em> and Bihar\u2019s own <strong>Jal\u2011Jeevan\u2011Hariyali Abhiyan<\/strong>, promoting dual goals: <strong>renewable energy adoption<\/strong> and <strong>environmental sustainability<\/strong>\u2014critical subjects in civil, banking, railways, and defence exam syllabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovative_Use_of_Resources\"><\/span>Innovative Use of Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <strong>canal embankments for solar installations<\/strong> reflects strategic land-use planning. This innovation addresses land scarcity and enhances energy efficiency\u2014a topic of relevance in geography and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost%E2%80%91effective_Model\"><\/span>Cost\u2011effective Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>zero burden on public finances<\/strong> and a static tariff of <strong>\u20b93.10\/unit for 25 years<\/strong>, this initiative introduces aspirants to <strong>PPP models<\/strong> and <strong>long-term PPA contracts<\/strong>, essential in economics, finance, and infrastructure policy questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Socio%E2%80%91economic_Impact\"><\/span>Environmental &amp; Socio\u2011economic Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project serves as a model for <strong>reducing carbon footprint<\/strong>, promoting <strong>rural electrification<\/strong>, and generating <strong>local employment<\/strong>\u2014all key themes across defence infrastructure, civil service development, railway electrification, banking-finance inclusion, and policing-community relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Energy_Push_in_India\"><\/span>Green Energy Push in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has been steadily ramping up its green energy ambitions since the launch of the <strong>National Solar Mission (2010)<\/strong>, targeting <strong>100\u202fGW<\/strong> from solar by 2022\u2014later revised upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-Level_Activities_in_Bihar\"><\/span>State-Level Activities in Bihar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bihar has seen limited solar growth. With only about <strong>200\u202fMW<\/strong> in total capacity by 2024, this <strong>canal-side solar plant<\/strong> marks the state&#8217;s <strong>first-of-its-kind<\/strong> project <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precedent_Elsewhere\"><\/span>Precedent Elsewhere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>States like Gujarat, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh have piloted <strong>canal-top and floating solar projects<\/strong>, inspiring Bihar\u2019s initiative. It aligns with India\u2019s trajectory toward <strong>innovative solar land-use methodologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Bihar_Canal%E2%80%91Side_Solar_Plant\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from <em>Bihar Canal\u2011Side Solar Plant<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>#<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Installed 2\u202fMW canal-side solar plant at Bikram Lock Canal, inaugurated June 10, 2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Fully funded by private partner under PPP; state buys power at \u20b93.10\/unit for 25 years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Project uses idle canal embankment land\u2014part of Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Targets include reducing carbon emissions, boosting rural electrification &amp; jobs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Bihar plans to replicate this model across canals, dams, highways, &amp; reservoirs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bihar canal solar project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_capacity_of_the_newly_inaugurated_solar_plant_in_Bihar\"><\/span>1. What is the capacity of the newly inaugurated solar plant in Bihar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The canal-side solar plant inaugurated in Patna has an installed capacity of 2 megawatts (MW).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_is_the_solar_plant_located\"><\/span>2. Where is the solar plant located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The plant is located along the Bikram Lock Canal in the Patna district of Bihar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_was_the_project_funded\"><\/span>3. How was the project funded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project was developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model without any financial burden on the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_rate_at_which_electricity_will_be_purchased_from_the_plant\"><\/span>4. What is the rate at which electricity will be purchased from the plant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Electricity will be purchased at a fixed rate of \u20b93.10 per unit for 25 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_state_initiative_is_this_project_a_part_of\"><\/span>5. Which state initiative is this project a part of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is a part of the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan launched by the Bihar government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_does_this_project_help_in_exams_like_UPSC_State_PSC_and_others\"><\/span>6. How does this project help in exams like UPSC, State PSC, and others?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This project highlights themes like renewable energy, PPP models, environmental sustainability, and rural development \u2014 all relevant to syllabus topics in civil services, state exams, and infrastructure-related roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline 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