Proposals have been put forward which would see a solar plant built near to the imposing white marble mausoleum in Agra,UttarPradeshwhich would be capable of delivering a continuous supply ofsolar powerto the popular tourist attraction and heritage monument. Under the proposed plans theTajMahal, theTajNature Walk andShilpagramwould all be supplied with electricity from the solar plant.

Power losses are an all too frequent occurrence in India, thanks to an extremely unreliable power supply service. Back in July several million people were subjected to a blackout which lasted for two days. The Department of Tourism is keen to embracesolar electricityto address the problem which blights the country. The cost of the installation will reportedly be around Rs 17 lakh (£19,580) and will financed by the Taj Heritage Fund.

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has established a scheme which will see historical monuments and other buildings of national and international importance embrace solar and other renewable energy projects.