IGNOU inaugurates solar power plant at multiple buildings in University premises on 35th Foundation Day

On the 35th Foundation Day of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the varsity has installed a 500 kWp Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant at multiple buildings in the university premises.

On the 35th Foundation Day of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the varsity has installed a 500 kWp Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant at multiple buildings in the university premises.
While speaking at the occassion, Nageshwar Rao, Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU, said, "We are proud to inaugurate the Solar Power Plant on the 35th Foundation Day of IGNOU. We thank the MNRE, IPGCL, EEREM and the Project Developers who have supported us in this initiative."

He informed that their decision to go Green is estimated to save the university nearly Rs. 3 million annually. The solar plant will reduce emissions from grid power and backup diesel generators, and will abate around 650 Tons of CO2 per year, which is equivalent to planting nearly 32,000 trees.

“The Solar Plant at IGNOU will not only reduce its power bills, but is a small contribution to the National Solar Mission, and our mission towards adoption of clean and green energy for our campus, which will help in reducing our carbon footprint,” he added.

The Solar Plant has been commissioned by HFM Roof Top Solar Private Limited, in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited (IPGCL) and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Management Centre (EEREM) Govt. of NCT Delhi Undertaking.

Owing to the ongoing coronavirus crisis in the country, this year the varsity conducted the event virtually. V. Muraleedharan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs was the chief guest of IGNOU’s 35th foundation day. Mr Muraleedharan delivered the Foundation Day Address. The virtual function was presided over by IGNOU Vice-Chancellor Professor Nageshwar Rao.

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