President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the first phase of a solar
power project in the President’s Estate on Friday, an official release
said. The project would generate 670 KW of solar power through rooftop
solar panels installed on seven buildings in the President’s Estate, it
said. “The savings in electricity bills resulting from this project is
expected to be more than approximately Rs 80 lakh per year. The
generation of solar power will result in significant reduction in carbon
footprint and make the Estate more energy efficient,” it added.
As part of the inaugural event, a day-long exhibition showcasing
various aspects of energy conservation and green energy is also being
held. Painting and science model competitions as well as a “Nukkad
Natak” on the theme of energy efficiency/solar power will be organised
on the occasion. A life-skill training course for girls of classes 11
and 12 of Dr Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya will be also launched
on the occasion, it added.
source: Reuters
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