Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (Breda) would install solar power plants of 10KW on the rooftops of all the 534 block offices across the state.
Breda was established in 1987 to promote development of non-conventional energy sources in Bihar.
It is one of the premier organisations working in the field of renewable energy development and energy conservation. Breda is also the nodal agency for the ministry of new and renewable energy sources in Bihar.
'To reduce dependence on traditional source of energy, the agency has taken a decision to install solar power plants of 10KW on the rooftops of all the 534 block offices across the state,' Breda deputy director Raj Mohan Jha said, adding that the agency has sent its proposal to the rural development department for approval.
He was interacting with the members of Bihar Industries Association (BIA) on renewable source of energy on its premises on Friday. The deputy director added that the agency has also got the nod to install 6,000 units of solar power plants of 1KW each on the rooftop of individual households. Each solar plant would cost around Rs 1.5-2 lakh but installation of such plants become easier, as government provides subsidy of 80 per cent on such solar plants.
Jha said the Union finance ministry in association with the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is working on a proposal under which a home loan would be sanctioned only on the condition of having rooftop solar plant. This would also be applicable in the state.
Jha, while admitting that little has been done on the ground, said Breda has taken a slew of measures and initiatives in the past two years. 'The agency has installed 25KW solar plants at various district collectorates, district hospitals, circuit houses,' he said, adding that 100KW solar plant has been installed at the chief minister's official residence 1 Aney Marg, Vidyut Bhavan, Chief Justice's residence and many more places.
While assuring BIA members, the deputy director said the government is providing subsidy and promoting common people and farmers to use solar plants to illuminate their households and run pumping sets to irrigate lands.
Its president Arun Agarwal and other office-bearers represented BIA and representative of centre for environment and energy development's (CEED), an NGO working in the field of renewable energy was also present.
CEED in association with Confederation of Indian Industry on January 22 released its report stating that Patna has the potential to generate 760MW of solar power. Patna, the report stated, can generate 277MW of solar power by the end of 2025 in the first phase by using roof space. It would help overcome the problem of outages for hours in some parts of the city.
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Patna, Feb 13: Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) would install solar power plants of 10 KW on the rooftops of all the 534 block offices across the state.Â
BREDA was established in 1987, with a view to promoting development of non- conventional energy sources in the state. It is one of the premier organizations working in the field of renewable energy development and energy conservation. BREDA is also the nodal agency for the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Sources in the state.
“In order to reduce the dependence on traditional source of energy, the agency has taken a decision to install solar power plants of 10 KW on the rooftops of all the 534 block offices across the state,� BREDA Deputy Director Raj Mohan Jha said adding that agency has sent its proposal to the Rural Development Department for its nod. He was interacting with the members of Bihar Industries Association (BIA) on the issue of †Renewable Source of Energy’ at its premises on Friday.
The Deputy Director said that agency has also got the nod to install 6000 units of solar power plants of one KW each on the rooftop of individual households. Each solar plant would cost around Rs 1.50 to Rs 2 lakh but installation of such plants become easier as government gives subsidy of 80 per cent on such solar plants.
Jha said that Union Finance Ministry in association with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is working on a proposal under which home loan would be sanctioned only on the condition of having rooftop solar plant. This would also be applicable in the state.
Jha, while admitting that a little has been done on the ground, said that BREDA has taken a slew of measures and initiatives in past two years. The agency has installed 25 KW capacity solar plants at various district collectorates, district hospitals, Circuit houses, he said adding that 100 KW capacity solar plant has already been installed at Chief Minister’s official residence 1, Aney Marg, Vidyut Bhavan, Chief Justice residence and many more places.
While assuring BIA members, deputy director said that when the government is giving subsidy and promoting common people and farmers to use solar power plants to illuminate their households and run pumping sets to irrigate lands respectively.
BIA was represented by its president Arun Agarwal and other office-bearers and representative of Centre for Environment and Energy Development’s (CEED), an NGO working in the field of renewable energy was also present.
CEED in association with Confederation of Indian Industry on January 22, 2015 released its report stating that the state capital has the potential to generate 760 MW of solar power.
Patna, the report said, can generate 277 MW of solar power by the end of 2025 in the first phase by using city’s roof-space. It would help overcome with the problem of power outages for hours in some parts of the city.
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Patna, Feb 13: Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) would install solar power plants of 10 KW on the rooftops of all the 534 block offices across the state. Â
BREDA, which has been established in 1987, with a view to promote development of non- conventional energy sources in the state. It is one of the premier organizations and has been working in the field of renewable energy development and energy conservation. BREDA is also Ânodal agency for the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Sources in the state.
“In order to reduce the dependency on traditional source of energy, the agency has taken a decision to install solar power plants of 10 KW on the rooftops of all the 534 block offices across the state,â€? ÂBREDA Deputy Director Raj Mohan Jha said adding that agency has sent its proposal to the Rural Development Department for its nod.
Jha was interacting with the members of Bihar Industries Association (BIA) on the issue of †Renewable Source of Energy’ at its premises.
Deputy Director said that agency has also got the nod to install 6000 units of solar power plants of one KW each on the rooftop of individual households. Each solar plant would cost around Rs 1.50 to Rs 2 lakh but installation of such plants become easier as government gives subsidy of 80 per cent on such solar plants.
Jha said that Union Finance Ministry in association with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is working on a proposal under which home loan would be sanctioned only on the condition of having rooftop solar plant. This would also be applicable in the state.
Jha, while admitting that a little has been done on the ground, said that BREDA has taken a slew of measures and initiatives in past two years. The agency has installed 25 KW capacity solar plants at various district collectorates, district hospitals, Circuit houses, he said adding that 100 KW capacity solar plant has already been installed at Chief Minister’s official residence 1, Aney Marg, Vidyut Bhawan, Chief Justice residence and many more places.
While assuring BIA members, deputy director said that when the government is giving subsidy and promoting common people and farmers to use solar power plants to illuminate their households and run pumping sets to irrigate lands respectively.
BIA was represented by its president Arun Agarwal and other office-bearers and industrialists that included- K P S Keshri, Sanjay Goenka, Sanjay Bharatiya, R L Khaitan, Nishit Jaiswal and Centre for Environment and Energy Development’s (CEED), an NGO working in the field of renewable energy, Navin Kumar also spoke on the importance and significance of solar energy.
Agarwal welcomed the guest while Goenka made a power point presentation on the status of renewable energy. Besides, one Raj Nandan Rai also made power point presentation about how he successfully installed a 200 KW capacity solar powered cold storage in Jandaha in Vaishali district.
It may be noted that CEED in association with Confederation of Indian Industry on January 22, 2015 released its report stating that the state capital has the potential to generate 760 MW of solar power.
Patna, the report said, can generate 277 MW of solar power by the end of 2025 in the first phaseÂby using city’s roof-space.ÂIt would help overcome with the problem of power outages for hours in some parts of the city.
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The report titled “Rooftop Revolution: Uncovering Patna’s Solar Potentialâ€? 2015 was co-authored by Bridge to India. CEED’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ÂRamapati Kumar said thatÂPatna can generate 40 MW of power, in short span of time, by just putting solar panels on the roof tops of government offices.
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