Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 2: With a view towards strengthening the Jammu & Kashmir’s renewable energy ecosystem, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today inaugurated the 143 KW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant installed at the JK Cable Car Corporation, Bahu Jammu.
The inauguration-cum-awareness programme was organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) under the aegis of Science & Technology Department.
The event was attended by MLA Vikram Randhawa, CEO JAKEDA Dr P.R.Dhar, Additional CEO JAKEGA senior officials from JAKEDA, Science & Technology Department, officers of JK Cable Car Corporation, engineers, project staff and local stakeholders.
The newly commissioned 143 KW rooftop solar plant is part of the UT’s broader agenda to adopt renewable energy technologies across the government buildings and public infrastructure.
Having an installed capacity of 143 KW, the project costs Rs 74.55 lakh and will generate 1.83 lakh units annually saving around Rs15 lakh through reduced electricity expenditure. It will also ensure reduction of 1.33 lakh kilograms of CO‚ emissions annually and has a System Life Expectancy of 25 years or more.
The Minister said that the solar plant at JK Cable Car Corporation will serve as a demonstration model for other departments, showcasing how rooftop solar installations can drastically reduce operational costs, reduce carbon footprints and improve energy self-reliance.
He further highlighted the vision of the Government to ensure large-scale adoption of rooftop solar systems and expansion of decentralized renewable energy solutions. This will strengthening the capacity of government institutions to reduce energy dependency, facilitating a cleaner and greener development trajectory for Jammu & Kashmir, he added.
Satish Sharma directed the JAKEDA and the Science & Technology Department to identify more Government buildings for immediate rooftop solar installation besides ensuring timely completion of ongoing solar projects. He also called for strengthening awareness programmes for the public and institutional users and promote clean energy solutions across urban and rural pockets of Jammu and Kashmir.
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