ICMR and NVVN Ink Pact to Power Research Facilities with Solar Energy
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has partnered with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) to install solar panels at 15 research institutes, enhancing sustainability and cutting energy costs. The project includes a 4,559 KW capacity and a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement.
October 06, 2024. By EI News Network
This initiative, revealed in an official statement by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, focusses on installing solar panels at ICMR institutes nationwide, enhancing energy efficiency and promoting renewable power.
The partnership focusses on installing rooftop solar panels across 15 ICMR institutes nationwide, with a total capacity of 4,559 KW. This initiative aligns with India’s renewable energy goals and is part of broader efforts to cut energy costs and reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare facilities.
The agreement also includes a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), ensuring a fixed solar tariff for the next 25 years, which guarantees long-term cost efficiency and sustainable power supply to ICMR’s institutes. This move will significantly reduce the reliance on conventional energy sources and bolster India's drive toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
Currently, seven ICMR institutes have already adopted solar power under earlier initiatives, and this MoU will extend those efforts, furthering the integration of green energy into healthcare research.
This initiative also complements the government’s ambitious target of adding 50 GW of renewable energy annually, contributing to India’s mission of becoming a global leader in clean energy by 2030.
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