Goa Installs its First Hybrid RE Plant at Verna

Goa’s first 50 KW wind solar hybrid energy plant has been installed at Pfizer Limited’s manufacturing unit at Verna Industrial Estate. The six-blade, low RPM wind and solar energy system has been installed by Revayu Systems pvt ltd, said officials.

In the future, Revayu Systems plans to install another 400 KW hybrid rooftop project for United Breweries Limited at Ponda.

Revayu Systems has also completed a three months’ trial hybrid project for Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA).

The government of Goa already has a solar policy in place and power minister Nilesh Cabral has indicated that a hybrid energy policy could be on the cards to take the state towards clean and renewable energy.

“We approached to him with certain suggestions and he advised us that he would look into the matter. We realized that the minister is very proactive and enthusiastic about development of renewable energy, which will help the Industries and Goa,” said an official with Revayu Systems.

To encourage the use of renewable energy, the state government has announced a subsidy of 20% on solar projects up to 100 KW.