Solar plant at BITS Pilani to harness 1.4 mn units of power yearly

Staff Reporter

Panaji

In a significant move towards sustainable energy adoption, 1 MWp onsite solar plant will be set up at BITS Pilani Goa Campus which is expected to produce nearly 1.4 million units of power annually.

BITS Pilani, Goa has collaborated with Tata Power Solar to establish a cutting-edge onsite solar plant.

“The collaboration marks a pivotal step towards embracing renewable energy solutions and underscores both entities’ commitment to environmental stewardship and operational efficiency,” said the statement issued by BITS Pilani Goa.

The proposed plant is slated to revolutionise energy generation at BITS Pilani’s Goa Campus. The initiative is projected to offset more than 100 tons of CO2 emissions every year, aligning with global sustainability goals and reinforcing the imperative for eco-friendly energy alternatives. Presently, BITS Goa generates approximately 900-1000 units (kWH) per day through 225 kWP of solar installation.

BITS Pilani Goa director Prof Suman Kundu said, “This initiative marks our commitment to energy transition as a global enterprise. Our vision is to establish the institute as a model campus poised to achieve carbon neutrality at the earliest. Educational institutes should be the torchbearers of clean energy and sustainability.”

“For BITS Pilani, integrating onsite solar power represents a strategic move towards reducing operating costs and enhancing energy efficiency,” said the statement.

“This collaboration between BITS Pilani and Tata Power underscores the collective resolve to drive positive change through renewable energy initiatives. As organisations worldwide increasingly prioritize sustainability, this alliance sets a commendable example of proactive environmental stewardship and underscores the limitless potential of renewable energy,” it said.