World Heritage Site In Madhya Pradesh Is India's First Solar City
NDTV
"The resolve to make Sanchi a net-zero city with the help of IIT Kanpur is a commendable step," Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said
The World Heritage Site Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district has become India's first solar city. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan formally launched it today.
It has a capacity of 3 megawatts in Nagauri near Sanchi, which will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 13,747 tonnes. This is equivalent to more than 2,38,000 trees. Sanchi has become India's first solar city.
"The production of electricity from coal and other resources causes a negative impact on the environment. The citizens of Sanchi, the Renewable Energy Department, and all scientists have done a commendable task by resorting to solar energy option," Mr Chouhan said.
