REC Limited Commits Funds for 1MW Solar Power Plant in TN

14 Jan 2025 CW Team

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, to establish a 1MW ground-mounted, grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, REC has pledged ₹8.44 crore for the project, which will benefit students and researchers at the institute.

The solar power plant, to be implemented by GRI in collaboration with BHEL, aims to make the institute self-reliant in energy while serving as a hub for research on advanced solar technology, including panels and inverters.

The MoA was signed on January 9, 2025, by Thara Ramesh, CPM REC RO Chennai, and Dr. L. Rathakrishnan, GRI, in the presence of Narayanan Thirupathy, Independent Director, REC.

This initiative underscores REC's commitment to sustainable energy and innovation, fostering both education and environmental responsibility.

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