Surat Civil hospital to have rooftop solar power plant

Surat: Civil hospital in Surat plans to install Rs 75 lakh solar system at its terrace which is open and lying unutilized like most other terraces in government buildings.

Planned 300 kw solar system once fully functional will save about Rs 36 lakh in power bill for the hospital annually according to incharge superintendent of the hospital Dr Mahesh Vadel.

Hospital’s ‘E’ block has been identified for installation of solar system which will come with 5 years warranty period.

Gujarat government has directed government buildings including civil hospitals to install solar system on terrace. Such solar systems are already functional at Mahesana civil hospital and few other government buildings.