Belagavi: In an effort to promote non-conventional energy sources, eight villages in Belagavi district have been selected under the Greenfield Energy Corridor project. As part of this initiative, 110kV power substations and solar power projects will be established in these villages. This decision was made during a meeting of the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) held in Bengaluru on July 3, and the same was informed to the managing director (technical) of Hubli Electricity Supply Company on Saturday.The eight villages are Appachiwadi (Nippani taluk), Pamaladinni (Gokak taluk), Saundatti Jackwell (Saundatti taluk), Ganikoppa (Bailhongal taluk), PY Hunashyal (Mudalagi taluk), Muragod (Saundatti taluk), Paschhapur (Hukkeri taluk) and Kenchanahatti (Belagavi taluk) have been selected for the scheme, according to a statement issued by district minister Satish Jarkiholi.The scheme will be implemented across two phases in Karnataka. These eight substations in Belagavi are part of Phase 2, which has a total estimated cost of Rs 1,036 crore. Through this, KPTCL aims to establish a Green Energy Corridor in the state, supporting the generation of non-conventional energy, especially solar and wind power.Once the new substations are operational, the load on existing substations is expected to reduce significantly. With rising electricity demand due to an increase in electric pumps and other reasons, the new substations will help meet the increased power needs.
