New Mangalore Port Authority produces 38.45 million units of solar power in six years
The Hindu
Achieving self-sufficiency in energy needs reduced 32,683 tonnes of carbon foot print and resulted in savings of ₹26 crore to the port
New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has said that it produced 38.45 million units of solar power in the last six years, between December 2016 and November 29, 2022, and continues to remain a 100% solar powered port.
Achieving self-sufficiency in energy needs reduced 32,683 tonnes of carbon foot print and resulted in savings of ₹26 crore to the port, it said in a statement.
Releasing the statement on the occasion of the port observing World Pollution Prevention Week from December 2 to December 8, under the leadership of its chairman A. V. Ramana, NMPA said it has undertaken several green initiatives.
The port said it has constructed a 1.2 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant inside its area and has built rainwater harvesting ponds and ground water recharge ponds in the lower catchment areas of the port covering 64,217 sqmt with a capacity to catch 1,10,340 CUM of water. It has also introduced electric buses to reduce green house gases.
The port said it has introduced mechanised handling of coal cargo and iron ore pellets through conveyor system to ensure zero spillage of cargo on roads. It has built several coal settling tanks inside the wharf and also outside the wharf area where remnants of cargo are prevented from flowing into the sea.
All the coal yards are provided with garland drains for collecting overflowing water coming out of yards due to coal dampening and/or dust suppression system sprinklers, rain water etc.
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