Goa government plans to install one-of-its-kind solar trees in the capital city of Panaji. According to a state official, 16 solar trees will be installed across various locations in the city.
Solar Trees are decorative structures that are designed like natural trees but boast metal branches with solar panels on top.
In the first phase, Goa Energy Development Authority (GEDA) will set up 10 of such structures across various locations which include the parking area at GIDC, Patto; the Department of Art and Culture, Kala Academy, Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), Goa Science Centre at Miramar, Joggers’ park at Altinho and the Panjim Gymkhana at Campal among other locations.
The clean energy generated would be used to power nearby equipment like street lights and advertising boards.
The initiative is under the Indo-German Energy Programme (IGEN Access-II), which is a bilateral corporation project on behalf of the German federal ministry, undertaken for the economic corporation and development of solar power.
IGEN Access II programme is being carried out in partnership with the MNRE and will be implemented over a five year period from April 2019 to March 2024. The programme will support the development of Bhubhaneshwar and Panaji as solar cities.
Apart from the solar tree initiative, the state government also plans to install solar panels over all private and government buildings. As per the official statement, Panaji is expected to generate 80 MW of solar energy within the next two years, which is the exact power requirement of the capital city.
Additionally, the Goa government is also mulling plans to set up solar plants over large corporations and casinos, from where solar energy will be transmitted to Panaji.
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Resource: The Times of India
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