The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) commissioned 23 rooftop solar power plants on NDMC school buildings as a part of its renewable energy strategy under the National Solar Mission on Friday.
Appreciating the efforts being made by NDMC, Union Minister of State for Urban Development Babul Supriyo, who inaugurated the solar plants, said, “The solar energy will enhance its efficiency, effectiveness for providing 24x7 uninterrupted power supply in the area. NDMC have a target to generate 48 MW solar energy from the rooftop solar panels by installing at schools, hospitals, electric sub-stations, shopping complex, office buildings, market and residential buildings, which is a remarkable initiative.”
Speaking on the occasion, NDMC chairman Naresh Kumar, said, “The new energy avenues are the needs of the hour, which is planned through roof-top solar panels at NDMC buildings to act as sustainable energy source.” He added the 23 plants will generate 1.13 MW solar energy and after completion of first phase of installation on 34 NDMC buildings, 2.27 MW solar energy will be added in the power grid.