India's first energy park in Bangalore lies in a shambles

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

In a classic case of official apathy, the country’s first energy park at Bangalore’s Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain has been allowed to die a quick death within years of its launch, resulting in a loss of crores of rupees to the exchequer.

Touted as a unique facility to educate young minds on the significance of renewable energy, the well-equipped park with the theme ‘Fun with Energy’, was established by the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), in association with the Horticulture Department.

Launched at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore in 2006 with financial assistance from the Union Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy, the project has a solar hut with a photovoltaic rooftop system, a children’s pool with a solar water heater testing facility, battery-operated vehicles to take visitors around, and a windmill that pumps borewell water, among others.

- Advertisement -

But nothing is in a working condition.It also has a demonstration of street lighting and garden lights with a small solar panel and aero generators (miniature version of windmills) installed at various places to generate energy from wind.

But what was to be the pride of Bangalore, lies in a shambles, with equipment broken and gathering dust.

Swimming pool
The children’s swimming pool with a solar water heater is a classic example of negligence. The water from the pool is diverted for the construction of the War Memorial.

An electric car meant to educate visitors on the advantage of renewable energy against the fossil fuel is rusted and the solar panels on display are damaged.

Though the park was said to be illuminated by solar panels, not a single electricity pole appeared to be functioning, as none of them has a battery and a battery chamber to store electricity.

The condition of the solar hut, aimed at exhibiting self-reliance in energy, is pathetic, to say the least.

If broken bamboos and fallen boards greet visitors outside, the hut in the park speaks a tale of official apathy, as none of the equipment, except the refrigerator, functions.

Besides a broken solar cooker, heavy batteries meant to store energy need replacement; five computers, fans and four kiosks to display information about the park and renewable energy are defunct.

KREDL officials declined to comment.

- Advertisement -

Related Artcles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here
Captcha verification failed!
CAPTCHA user score failed. Please contact us!

Exclusive

India, China Grow Amid First Global Cellular IoT Module Shipments Annual Decline

0
Several companies started local manufacturing in India. 4G Cat 1 bis emerged as the fastest-growing segment. Around 12% of the modules shipped in...

“More Chargers Provide Security And Confidence To Customers, Encouraging EV Adoption”

0
With an agenda to transform the EV industry, EarthtronEV has established 250+ charging stations on major highways across India. The company aims to interconnect...

5G RedCap To Transform IoT Module Shipments

0
Over 60% of IoT module shipments will originate from the Asian & Oceania region. Automotive sector is expected to be a significant driver. The...

Buzz

Montra Electric Boosts Amritsar’s Green Mobility with RAAHI Project

0
The initiative is a component of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) program, which falls under the auspices of the Ministry...

BYD Delays Vietnam EV Factory Plans

0
Vietnam's government announced in May that BYD plans to construct a facility for manufacturing and assembling electric cars in Phu Tho, a northern Vietnamese...
Keysight Technologies Pvt Ltd Logo

Keysight Acquires Spirent Communications For $1.46 billion, Outbids Rival Viavi Solutions

0
Keysight's offers 85.9% premium over Spirent's closing price on March 4, exceeding Viavi's 61.4% premium. Keysight expects new serviceable available market opportunities of...

Important Sectors

India, China Grow Amid First Global Cellular IoT Module Shipments Annual Decline

0
Several companies started local manufacturing in India. 4G Cat 1 bis emerged as the fastest-growing segment. Around 12% of the modules shipped in...

Montra Electric Boosts Amritsar’s Green Mobility with RAAHI Project

0
The initiative is a component of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) program, which falls under the auspices of the Ministry...

BYD Delays Vietnam EV Factory Plans

0
Vietnam's government announced in May that BYD plans to construct a facility for manufacturing and assembling electric cars in Phu Tho, a northern Vietnamese...
Keysight Technologies Pvt Ltd Logo

Keysight Acquires Spirent Communications For $1.46 billion, Outbids Rival Viavi Solutions

0
Keysight's offers 85.9% premium over Spirent's closing price on March 4, exceeding Viavi's 61.4% premium. Keysight expects new serviceable available market opportunities of...

Hyundai Motor Boosts EV Investment In Korea

0
The automaker stated that over half of the investment, amounting to 35.5 trillion won will be dedicated to new R&D infrastructure and EV assembly...

Manufacturing

BYD Delays Vietnam EV Factory Plans

0
Vietnam's government announced in May that BYD plans to construct a facility for manufacturing and assembling electric cars in Phu Tho, a northern Vietnamese...

JLR To Hire 250 Electrical Technicians For Future EVs

0
These new roles, part of a £15 billion investment, are in addition to 300 positions created last year by the British car maker. Jaguar Land...

Altmin India Partners With WMG To Advance Battery Tech

0
Altmin and WMG will collaborate to strengthen their global battery materials supply chain position by optimizing cathode materials and developing diverse cell designs across...

EVs To Cost Less Than Gas Vehicles by 2027, Says Gartner

0
Gartner predicts a faster decline in production costs compared to battery costs, which represent the most significant expense in an electric vehicle, accounting for...
MG

MG Motor To Set Up Battery Assembly Unit At Halol Facility

0
The company plans to investigate battery cell production in collaboration with external partners. Automaker MG Motor India is actively exploring the possibility of assembling and...