Chandimandir Military Station gets 2 MW solar power plant

CHANDIGARH:A two megawatt solar power plant has been set up at Chandimandir Military Station, which is stated to be the largest solar power project within the Army’s Western Command.

A two megawatt solar power plant has been set up at Chandimandir Military Station, which is stated to be the largest solar power project within the Army’s Western Command.

Involving an investment of Rs 10 crore, the plant will generate at least 29.5 lakh units of electricity annually or about 2.45 lakh units per month resulting in approximate savings of more than Rs 2 crore annually.

Spread over an area of 9.5 acres, the plant consists of a total of 6,250 Indian-origin solar panels and solar cells. It was inaugurated by Lt Gen Surinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, today.

Source: The Tribune