President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates first phase of a Solarization Project in President’s Estate

Under Solarization project, 670 KW of solar power will be generated through rooftop solar panels installed on seven buildings in the President’s Estate

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated first phase of a Solarization Project in the President’s Estate. Under Solarization project, 670 KW of solar power will be generated through rooftop solar panels installed on seven buildings in the President’s Estate

The electricity bill saved after the installation of the solar project is expected to be more than Rs 80 lakh per year. Generation of solar power will also result in significant reduction in carbon footprint and make the Estate more energy efficient.

As part of the inaugural event, a day long exhibition showcasing various aspects of energy conservation and green energy was also being held with the support of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), Rural Electrification Corporation, Green Jobs Sector Skill Council, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Central Electronics Limited and Energy Efficiency Services Limited.

Painting and science model competitions as well as a Nukkad Natak on the theme of energy efficiency/solar power was organized on the occasion.