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Chandigarh declared as Model Solar City

Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Hon’ble Minister for New and Renewable Energy formally declared Chandigarh as a ‘Model Solar City’.

The Minister first inaugurated 50 KWp grid interactive rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at Paryavaran Bhawan and also inaugurated a 100 KWp Grid interactive Rooftop based Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at Model Jail, Burail, being the first such jail in the country.

On this occasion, Dr. Abdullah also appreciated the efforts taken by Chandigarh Administration in making Chandigarh as a ‘Model Solar City.

CREST- Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science & Technology Promotion Society is promoting and executing the Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Projects.

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Puskar Pande

Editor in chief @GreenCleanGuide.com

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