Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation Embarks on Eco-Friendly Initiative with Solar Power

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In a pioneering step towards a greener future, the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has initiated a unique project in Ward Number 1, where solar panels have been installed on the roof of the ward office to harness energy and reduce electricity bills. This initiative, part of the eco-friendly green building project, is expected to save the ward office Rs 1.80 lakh annually. The solar power panels, set up at a cost of Rs 6 lakh, are projected to break even in just three years, after which the ward office will receive 10,800 units of electricity annually free of cost for the next 20 years.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has installed solar power panels on the roof of Ward Number 1's office to reduce electricity bills and promote eco-friendliness.
  • The initiative is part of the eco-friendly green building project, which includes a rainwater harvesting system to utilize water for gardening purposes.
  • The civic body is expected to recover its investment of Rs 6 lakh in three years and will receive 10,800 units of electricity annually free of cost for the next 20 years from the project.
  • The solar power project aims to save the ward office around Rs 1.80 lakh annually in electricity bills.
  • The total electricity consumption of the ward office is approximately 900 units per month, costing around Rs 15,000.
  • Along with solar power and rainwater harvesting, the project also includes plans to plant trees around the office to promote awareness about greenery in the city.

Statistics:

  • The solar power panels are expected to save the ward office around Rs 1.80 lakh annually in electricity bills.
  • The project's cost is estimated at Rs 6 lakh, with a predicted break-even point of three years.
  • The ward office consumes approximately 900 units of electricity per month, costing around Rs 15,000.
  • The solar power project will provide the ward office with 10,800 units of electricity annually free of cost for the next 20 years.
  • The rainwater harvesting system is expected to be utilized for gardening purposes.

Sources:

  • Times of India - "Ulhasnagar's green initiative: Solar power, rainwater harvesting at Ward office"