Odisha Governor inaugurates NBCC solar plant
In a significant step towards promoting renewable energy and sustainable development, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati inaugurated a 485 kWp Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant at Lok Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, developed and executed by NBCC (India) Limited. The inauguration was held in the presence of Dr KP Mahadevaswamy, CMD, NBCC, and JP Guru, SBG, Odisha, NBCC.
The solar project, spread across approximately 39,000 sq. ft within the Lok Bhavan campus, has been installed across eight locations, including the Governor House Building, Administrative Building, Abhishek Banquet Hall, Energy Park, etc. Equipped with advanced solar technology, the installation is expected to generate nearly 60,000 units of clean electricity every month, significantly reducing conventional energy consumption and carbon emissions. Keeping in mind the current energy shortage owing to the West Asia conflict, the need to promote renewable energy usage is of great significance. EV vehicles can also be charged owing to the installation of the solar plant. NBCC stands committed to working on promoting the usage of renewable energy and shall also be working on wind energy generation as a part of its endeavour to boost India’s energy security.
The project reflects NBCC’s commitment to supporting India’s clean energy transition and creating environmentally sustainable public infrastructure.
The initiative is expected to contribute substantially towards reducing the carbon footprint of the Lok Bhavan complex while serving as a model for renewable energy adoption in government establishments.
As a leading public sector construction and project management company, NBCC has consistently incorporated sustainable features such as solar energy systems, rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling and energy-efficient technologies in its major projects, which are GRIHA or IGBC certified.
Odisha remains one of NBCC’s key focus states. Over the years, the company has executed/executing several prestigious projects in the state, including IIT Bhubaneswar, IIM Sambalpur, National Law University Cuttack, Ravenshaw University, Central University of Odisha, Ispat Post Graduate Institute & Super Speciality Hospital, Rourkela, Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College & Hospital, Talcher, Skill Development Institute Khordha, and numerous healthcare, tourism and urban infrastructure projects.
These projects have strengthened educational, healthcare and civic infrastructure across the state while generating employment opportunities and contributing to economic growth.
