Non Resident Indians (NRI's) are investing in renewable energy sector in Punjab due to "investor friendly" policies of the state government, said New & Renewable Energy and Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia.
"By 2017, 1,000 MW of solar energy would be generated in Punjab, which would be the maximum in the country," he added.
He said that his dream of generating 10 per cent power requirement through renewable energy sector is all set to be accomplished in the next three years.
This solar energy project has been constructed by their company named Ik Energy Pvt Ltd on seven acres of land with an investment of Rs 7.25 crore, an official spokesman said.