In the next step toward cutting reliance on nonrenewable energy sources, the Indian government announced today its largest solar rooftop tender.
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The state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is seeking to develop 1000MW of grid-connected rooftop solar panels for government offices. 。
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The tender is one of the largest globally. 。
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The SECI added that the additional power generated from the solar panels will be fed to the state's power grid.
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The government is also offering monetary subsidies to each ministry and department to reach power-saving targets, said the agency. 。
This move is in line with meeting the government’s target for installation of 40GW rooftop solar power plans by 2022. 。
The SECI has also previously issued a tender for 500WM capacity, targeting buildings in the residential, institutional and social sectors.
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