Solarisation launched for Delhi gurdwaras with 1.5 MW plant
New Delhi, June 20: In a novel initiative by a religious institution, a 1.5 Mega Watt peak (MWp) rooftop solar plant was inaugurated at the Gurdwara Rakab Ganj in the heart of the capital by Union Power Minister R.K. Singh on Wednesday.
The plant, capable of supplying 1,500 kilowatt peak (KWp) of solar electricity, is part of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC)'s project for solarizing rooftops of historic gurdwaras in the capital like Bangla Sahib and Sis Ganj Sahib and those of educational institutes associated with it.
According to plant developer Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd, the project was executed under the subsidy programme of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
"The plant is expected to generate 20,00,000 units of green energy annually, resulting in annual savings of Rs 1 crore. It will reduce carbon emissions by around 1,800 tonnes every year and over the life cycle of the plant 45,000 tonnes would be reduced," a company statement said.
In his address, the Power Minister underlined the importance of such a project in Delhi, which is one of the most polluted in the world.
He also praised the Sikh social ethic that is seen in their charitable work of "feeding and giving shelter to the needy, work in cleaning rivers and tree plantation, as well as being defenders of the faith, when required".
Singh also said the pace at which bids were being awarded for green energy development makes him confident that the country would achieve a renewable energy capacity of 2,25,000 MW by 2022.
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
