The cooperative department has also made its foray in to the green energy sector by setting up 20 kilo watt solar plant by village cooperative society at 24 APD village near Anoopgarh in Ganganagar district. The solar plant is expected to start function from the second week of July.
State Cooperative minister Ajay Singh Klick said “the ‘on grid roof top solar system’ is spread over 2000 square feet area has been setup at a cost of Rs 12.65 lakhs for which it has got a 30% (Rs 3.79 lakhs) subsidy from the renewable energy department.”
Minister lauding the initiate said it is a step towards self-reliance but ‘green energy’ and environmental protection. He said the department is exploring the possibilities of setting up similar solar plants at other cooperative societies as well.
He said the plant is expected to generate about 33,000 units of power with an average of 100-120 units per day while the average use of the society is of 80 units. He said the remaining power of about 10, 000 units would be sold to the power grid. This will not only save the society of Rs one lakh in power bill but also generate additional income from the sale of excess units of power.
Source: TOI
