Mumbai: The BMC has proposed rooftop solar power installations across 11 civic facilities, including 10 fire stations and its municipal printing press in Byculla, with a combined generation capacity of around 700 kW. The project, estimated to cost Rs 4.3 crore, is aimed at reducing electricity expenses and dependence on conventional power sources while helping the civic body meet its carbon emission reduction targets.The 10 fire stations identified for the installations are located in Colaba, Dadar, Nariman Point, Bandra, Borivli, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Goregaon, Dindoshi, Mulund and Mankhurd.Borivli fire station will have the highest proposed solar capacity among the fire stations at 75 kW, followed by Bandra and Mulund at 65 kW each. Dadar and Mankhurd will have 60 kW each, Colaba 55 kW, Nariman Point 50 kW, BKC and Dindoshi 35 kW each, and Goregaon 30 kW.Byculla Municipal Printing Press will have a proposed 100 kW solar installation with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), or 70 kW without battery storage. The power generated will cater to the electricity requirements of the respective facilities.The project will be executed by Sequon Greens Solar Systems Pvt Ltd, the selected contractor for all 11 locations. The move builds on the BMC’s earlier solar initiatives at the Bhandup Complex and several municipal schools.
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