Question

Which of the following has become the India’s first Union territory to run completely on solar power?
[A] Chandigarh
[B] Diu
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer 1

Diu
.. Diu has become the India’s first Union Territory (UT) to run 100% on solar power energy. Diu has a total area of 42 square kilometers and the installation of the solar power plants here has been done in over 50 acres. On a daily basis, the Union Territory generates a total of 13 megawatts of electricity from solar power plants out of this 3 MW is contributed by rooftop solar plants and 10 MW by others. With this, Diu has managed to generate surplus solar power for its residents, reducing their electricity costs, in a span of just three years.

Answer 2

Which of the following has become the India’s first Union territory to run completely on solar power?
[A] Chandigarh
[B] Diu✔️✔️
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands