Shifting to solar energy is essential, and solar projects in public institutions will be beneficial in terms to save electricity cost, according to the Provincial Minister of Energy and Food.
Shifting to solar energy is essential, and solar projects in public institutions will be beneficial in terms to save electricity cost, according to the Provincial Minister of Energy and Food.
The provincial minister spoke at the inauguration ceremony of the solar project at Government College University Lahore on Friday. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Government College University Lahore Prof. Asghar Zaidi, MD PEECA Abdul Rahman, Head Shams Power, and faculty members were present.
The provincial minister and VC of the university jointly inaugurated a 0.5 KW solar project. On this occasion, he said that without a doubt, this will be another step towards green technology. The energy department has shifted 12 universities out of 14 to solar; work is also in progress on
The provincial minister also congratulated PEECA’s MD and the entire team. During a briefing to the minister, MD PEECA Abdul Rehman stated that a 0.5 KW project was launched today with the hope of saving 9.2 million Pakistani rupees per year.
The project will generate 7 lakh units of electricity per year.The MD of PEECA also stated that the Punjab government established PEECA through the energy department.
The agency’s mission was to ensure energy efficiency and conservation, while solarization benefits district headquarters hospitals and the public sector. By installing solar panels on the roofs of public buildings, institutions can generate their own electricity and save on the associated electricity cost.
During the briefing, the provincial minister was informed that the ESCO model is being used to solarize public sector institutions.
According to the head of Al-Shams Power, PEECA has undertaken this project in collaboration with the private company Shams Power, and it is expected that the university will benefit by Rs 933 million over a 25-year period. The cost of electricity in the country exceeds Rs 45, while GC University pays only Rs 17.
Professor Asghar Zaidi, vice chancellor of Government College University, hoped that by bringing such a system to promote green, this project would benefit the university and other educational institutions.He emphasised the critical importance of promoting clean and green energy.
He also thanked the team at the Energy Agency, PEECA, for their technical assistance. At the conclusion of the ceremony, commemorative shields were presented to the provincial energy minister and the PEECA agency team.