In a bid to cut down on its operation and maintenance costs and to focus on harnessing the potential of solar energy, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has commissioned a 50 KW Solar PV Power Plant at its Varunalaya office complex. At present, the solar power plant is generating 6600 units of electricity per month and is leading to an immediate saving of Rs 55,000 per month.
Speaking on the <g data-gr-id="22">project,DJB</g> CEO, SS Yadav said, “DJB has made innovative use of space by installing the solar panels on the rooftop of the underground reservoir. DJB is striving hard to look at non-conventional sources of energy which will reduce DJB’s power bill, the biggest expenditure for the utility and will also help in environment conservation.”
“It is a pioneer project, which has been carried out for the first time in the Delhi Jal Board. The installation cost of the plant is Rs 53.55 lakh. MeT metering also being done to evacuate additional power in the grid especially on weekends and holidays when <g data-gr-id="19">power</g> demand of DJB is low,” said Yadav.
To be able to save on land space which is becoming a critical issue in the city, DJB has made pioneering use of space by installing the solar panels on the roof of the underground reservoir. The project has been implemented by DSIIDC as a deposit work of DJB. With the installation of this Solar Energy Power Plant, DJB will be able to generate reliable and clean energy.