Indian President Pranab Mukherjee recently inaugurated the first phase of a solarisation project in the President’s estate, under which 670 KW of solar power will be generated through rooftop solar panels installed on seven buildings in the President’s estate. The savings in electricity bills resulting from this project is expected to be more than ` 80 lakh per year. The generation of this solar power will result in significant reduction of carbon footprints and enhance the estate’s energy efficiency.
Speaking on the occasion, President Pranab Mukherjee said, “Rashtrapati Bhavan is not just the residence and office of the President of India but the President’s estate is a small township which has grown and its requirement of energy has also been increasing. Depletion of energy resources poses a serious challenge, particularly for future generations.” He stated that India has signed the Paris Climate Change Agreement and has committed to generate 40% of its electricity from non-fossil sources by 2030. He said that harnessing solar energy is crucial in this context. India has a target of reaching up to 100 GW of solar power generation by the year 2022. Thus, enhancing the capacity of solar power generation in the country becomes even more important to fulfil this commitment.
As part of the inaugural event, a day-long exhibition showcasing various aspects of energy conservation and green energy was also 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. The project is being implemented in the President’s estate in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC). Painting and science model competitions were also organised along with a Nukkad Natak on solar power. Quizzes and games on green energy were conducted for students. A life-skill training course for girls of classes 11 and 12 of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya by TPDDL was also inaugurated on the occasion by the Secretary to the President, Omita Paul
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