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

The correct option is B Diu

Diu has become 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.