Thiruvananthapuram nears completion of 17 MW Solar City project

The 17 MW Solar City initiative in Thiruvananthapuram, implemented by Anert and funded by ₹42.50 crore and state subsidies, is nearing completion in Thiruvananthapuram.

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The Solar City project is supported by state subsidies and aligns with the Union Ministry’s renewable energy programme.

The Solar City project is supported by state subsidies and aligns with the Union Ministry’s renewable energy programme. Image Credit/Source: ASPhotohrapy/Pixabay

Indian city Thiruvananthapuram is nearing completion of its 17 MW Solar City project, making it the first Indian city to achieve 100% solar-powered public buildings under the Solar City programme. Solar panels have been installed on 515 state and central government buildings, contributing a total capacity of 17,063 kW. The rooftop solar programme, initiated in July 2022, has commissioned systems at 484 sites with 13,017 kW, while 28 locations pending installation add 3,968 kW. A site with 50 kW is in procurement, and two remaining sites will add 28 kW. The project, implemented by Anert and funded by Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd., received ₹42.5 crore (~ $4.9 million) and 20-40% state subsidies. Key sites include the Kerala Legislative Assembly and Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, aligning the project with India’s climate and energy goals. 

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