The Delhi Police and Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) on Wednesday signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for implementation of rooftop solar energy systems on Police Establishments in the national Capital.

On this occasion, Amulya Patnaik, Delhi Commissioner of Police said Delhi Police has always been in the forefront in adopting new technology and innovative practices in all spheres of its working.

He thanked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE) for extending their help in facilitating this MOU which will go a long way in making Delhi green and will be optimally used in the buildings and complexes available with Delhi Police all across the city.

He hoped that this project would be completed soon in a phased manner with active cooperation between the two agencies.  According to the Delhi Police, it has more than 200 establishments spread across the city and their electricity requirements are quite significant.

The project intends to utilize vacant roofs of their buildings to harness solar energy and to cater part of their electricity demand through the generated green energy.

In addition to this, it would result in significant reduction on electricity bill payments of the Delhi Police. With this project, it is estimated that Rooftop Solar Systems of total capacity of about 3-4 MW will be implemented across various Delhi Police buildings.

Lauding the initiative of Delhi Police in adopting this green initiative in sync with the vision of Central Government, Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE said that solar energy is economical as well as environmental friendly.

He emphasized that this is a land mark beginning in the Capital city of the country where the premier Police Force has come forward to adopt this solar power technology all across its establishments in Delhi, which will not only reduce their electricity bill but also further the cause of  ‘Clean  Energy’ in the city.