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Bijnor: Work on installation of a 50-Kw solar power plant has begun at Vikas Bhavan building here. The building houses at least 20 government departments. on Feb 05, 2020)The district's largest solar plant, constructed at a cost of Rs 23 lakh, will be offering excess power to the electricity department.
According to officials, the solar power generation plant will be a boon for environment as it will curb use of diesel generators during powercuts at Vikas Bhavan. Besides, these generators emit smoke and cause air pollution.
SK Singh, project officer of New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (NEDA), said, “We had prepared a proposal last year and sent it to the authorities concerned. The budget was sanctioned two months ago and work on the installation of a 50-Kw solar plant has started.”
Singh added, “The plant will supply power to 20 departments here. However, we need a 75-Kw plant to meet the power demand. A proposal for a separate plant will also be prepared this year.
“In case the solar plant generates excess power, it will be go to the power corporation. Work is going on and it will bear fruit within one month,” the NEDA official said.
