<h5>Which is India’s first 24x7 solar-powered village?</h5>  <p>Modhera, a village in Gujarat's Mehsana district, has been declared by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi as India’s first 24x7 solar-powered village. This is a significant step toward promoting clean energy. PM Modi was talking to a crowd in Modhera when he made the announcement.</p>
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He said that Modhera, which is famous for the Sun Temple, will now also be known for its solar energy advancements. Previously, the government supplied electricity to the citizens of this village. After the installation of solar panels, the residents will be able to produce their own electricity (how cool is that?).</p> <h5>Oh wow! How was this made possible?</h5> <figure>
        <img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/modhera-becomes-india%E2%80%99s-first-24x7-solarpowered-village%2F2.jpeg?alt=media&token=0422717d-a493-4a58-bb19-0a1a0f8394aa" alt="Oh wow! How was this made possible?" >
        <figcaption>A woman stands in front of newly installed solar panels. Photo by GEIS.</figcaption>
      </figure> <p>This is a first-of-its-kind project. This project cost around Rs 65 crore. Half of it has been paid by the Gujarat state government and the other half by the Indian government. This included the construction of a solar power plant as well as over 1300 rooftop solar panels on residential and government buildings.</p>
<p>All of the solar panels have been connected to a battery energy storage system (BESS). BESS uses batteries to store and distribute electricity. Rooftop solar systems have been installed on 271 of Modhera's 1600 houses. Due to this, the residents of this village are able to save 60% to 100% on their electricity bills.</p>
<p>Solar panels will power the village during the day, and BESS will power the houses at night. If the residents do not use all of the electricity generated, the government purchases the excess energy produced here. This money helps the people of this village, as they can use it to start some small businesses.</p> <h5>What is the significance of this project?</h5>  <p>This project has shown us the way that electricity can be produced through solar energy. Such projects can now be installed in more villages across the country. This will help reduce electricity bills. This project shows how renewable energy can empower the ordinary citizens of the country.</p>
<p>People will install solar panels in their homes, and farmers will produce electricity from their farms. This will allow India to meet its energy targets. India aims to become a world energy provider. This can be achieved only if renewable energy projects are promoted and natural resources are used properly.</p>
<p>This project also shows how one can benefit from solar energy. This will encourage more people to use solar energy.</p> <h5>What did we learn from this article?</h5>  <p>For India to become self-sufficient in the 21st century, we must increase such efforts related to our energy needs. India, by 2030, aims to obtain half of its energy needs from various types of renewable sources like solar and wind. Such projects will help the country achieve that.</p>
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We must also do everything possible to save energy and protect the environment. Do you think the country should have more such solar-powered villages? Please let us know in the comment section.</p>

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