VIJAYAPURA: The Sainik School here has set an example by embarking on a solar power project by installing panels on the rooftop.

School principal Col. Tamojeet Biswas said, "The school has taken this initiative to use renewable sources of energy to light up the classrooms and for other purposes. It's a major solar project and is expected to generate 100kW.When I took charge of the school, I observed that there's bright sunlight. We decided to utilize it for our energy needs." He added, "Another reason for the scheme was the ever-increasing cost of electricity and the need to switch clean and green energy. The government has provided ample and timely support for the project by sanctioning Rs 1crore.Our school plans to undertake a number of new projects to make the campus energy efficient."

He said the 100kW SPV plant will meet the demands of the administrative building during office hours. In future, the excess power generated will be supplied to the Hescom main grid.

"The school has replaced a number of conventional streetlights with solar-powered LED streetlights. The renewable energy department has provided 2,000 LED bulbs at a concessional rate," he said.

"We are pioneers for such projects in educa tional institutions. Our aim is to create awareness among students as well as other educa tional institutions so that they too follow this method of energy conservation," he said.

"All the necessary arrangements are over and the equipment is fixed. Power generation which commence next week. We plan to invite a scientist and the energy department secretary for the launch," said Biswas



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