Solar photovoltaic power plants will be installed in over 1,500 government and local body schools across the state, transforming them into power centres. These schools will promote green energy usage in addition to providing high-quality free education.
The State government’s decision to install solar PV power plants will not only reduce the schools’ power bills but will also help them generate revenue. Excess solar power generated in the schools will be transferred to the power grid, generating revenue.
Solar panels will be installed in 1,521 schools across 12 districts at a cost of Rs.32 crore, generating a total of 3,072 KW of power. The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TSREDCO) issued tenders for the installation of these solar panels and recently finalized 11 vendors for the same.
A 2KW system will cost Rs.79,800, a 3KW system will cost Rs.77,950, and a 4 to 10KW system will cost Rs.77,450.
“A net metering system will be installed in each school. Excess power generated during the holidays will be directly transferred to the grid. Depending on the units transferred and the price, the schools will be paid accordingly. Presently, a unit is priced at Rs.4.52 per, which is a dynamic price. We are expecting to finish the works in 60 schools by the end of this month,” a TSREDCO official said.
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The schools with more than 200 enrollments have been chosen for solar panel installation as part of the Mana Ooru-Mana Badi, the State government’s flagship initiative for the comprehensive development and strengthening of infrastructure in government schools.
Among the 11 districts, Mahabubnagar has the most schools with 283 that will be electrified using solar power, followed by Nizamabad with 145 and Ranga Reddy with 141.
While the Southern Power Distribution Company Limited serves 1,521,916 schools, the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited serves 605.
Aside from installing solar PV power plants, officials are planning to build solar fencing around them to protect equipment from human or stray cattle intervention.
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