The breakdown of Civil Hospital's solar rooftop system, installed by the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), has resulted in a monthly electricity bill of Rs 1.5 crore. The system's failure, due to a lack of maintenance, highlights the challenges of sustaining solar energy projects in government buildings.
The solar rooftop, initially installed on the main and OPD buildings at a significant cost, has been neglected for an extended period.
A senior hospital official said, "Civil Hospital and the OPD building operate 24/7. Given the continuous functioning of medical wards, equipment, operation theatres, and machinery like MRI scanners, it is obvious to get a huge electricity bill.
This story is from the August 20, 2024 edition of Ahmedabad Mirror.
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