The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday.
This agreement marks a significant move toward promoting sustainable energy in India’s healthcare and research sectors, as noted in a press release.
The collaboration aims to utilize solar power for ICMR institutes nationwide, supporting India’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.
As part of this agreement, NVVN will provide, install, test, commission, and maintain rooftop solar panels at 15 ICMR institutes, totaling a capacity of 4,559 KW. Additionally, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will ensure a fixed solar tariff for grid-connected solar projects over the next 25 years, enhancing cost efficiency and sustainability for ICMR’s operations.
Seven institutes are already benefiting from solar energy through previous initiatives, and this new MoU will expand solar installations to more facilities, significantly lowering ICMR’s carbon footprint and energy costs.
According to the press release, this partnership advances India’s national renewable energy objectives, promotes a sustainable future in healthcare research, and positions ICMR as a leader in green energy adoption within the biomedical sector. (ANI)
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