The Maharashtra government plans to install 45 MW solar power capacity across 19 colleges in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik and Nanded within 18 months. Higher Education Minister Chandrakant Patil reviewed the project under the MAHAPREIT MoU. The initiative includes battery storage systems and aims to reduce electricity expenses of educational institutions through renewable energy solutions.
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has drawn up a plan to establish solar power projects at 19 colleges across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik and Nanded districts over the next 18 months. Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has directed all concerned departments and agencies to ensure timely and coordinated implementation of the project while maintaining quality standards.
Review Meeting and MoU Background
The directions were issued during a review meeting chaired by the minister to assess the progress of works being undertaken under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MAHAPREIT and the Higher and Technical Education Department for promoting the use of solar energy in educational institutions.
During the meeting, officials presented the implementation roadmap, which includes the installation of 45 MW of solar power capacity across institutions under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). The project will also include a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with 50 per cent storage capacity.
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