Chandigarh, 28th February 2019: Smt. Kirron Kher, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Chandigarh today laid the foundation stone of50 kWp SPV Power Plant at Lawyers Chamber, District Court Complex, Sec.43, Chandigarh in the presence of Sh. Balbir Singh, District & Sessions Judge, UT Chandigarh. The Plant is being installed on the rooftop of Lawyers Chamber at a total cost of Rs.23.48 Lakhs under MPLAD Scheme and is being executed by CREST (Chandigarh Renewable Science & Technology Promotion Society). This plant will generate approximately 65000 units of electricity annually which will meet about 25% of the total energy consumption for this Chamber.
While addressing the gathering, Smt. Kher appreciated the commitment of U.T Administration towards developing Chandigarh as a Model Solar City. She also applauded the effort of CREST, Chandigarh for their endeavor in promoting solar energy to make Chandigarh a greener city.
The function was attended by officials of CREST, Chandigarh and members of the District Bar Association, Chandigarh.