The All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) in New Delhi has decided to go green by using solar energy and reduce its electricity bill by 50 per cent over the next two years.
According to PTI, the premier medical institute has joined hands with Japanese conglomerate Hitachi to set up a solar power generation unit in its premises. The one megawatt facility will come up on the roof of the parking space located near the Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS.
Japanese government organisation New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO), which promotes development and introduction of new energy technologies, will provide Rs 1 billion for the project.
The remaining cost of Rs 300 million will be incurred by the AIIMS.
At present, AIIMS’ total electricity bill stands between Rs 480-500 million per year.
The solar power generation unit will use the latest technology and will have a mechanism to track the movement of the sun for maximum energy output.
