Around 15 Government schools in Chandigarh under the aegis of Chandigarh Renewable Energy, Science Technology Promotion Society (CREST) will soon harness solar power as a contract has been signed with Rays Power Infra to carry the project. This project will give financial advantage to all schools by switching from conventional electricity to solar saving them significant amount on electricity bills.
Ravindra Singh, director CREST said “The projects will also provide an opportunity for the students to realize the value of Mother Nature and its infinite resource. This in turn, might inspire them to determine their future professions to save earth from the clutches of the global warming.
The savings will allow the schools to redirect money for their other precious academic priorities and needs. In addition to the financial benefits in solar project for the schools, it can also serve as a valuable tool for providing staff, students and the community with the opportunity to see renewable energy at work, first hand. In addition, it will also help them evaluate and comprehend solar energy and its predominant utility in the world.
Ketan Mehta, director, Rays Power Infra said “We are delighted to sign up the project with CREST to provide clean, reliable solar power to schools in a cost effective manner, and also anticipating breaking grounds and completing our first school based solar project in the state of Punjab."