As we all know, there is an ever increasing demand for continuous energy supply. Solar Energy is one of the most significant cleaner and renewable form of energy source that does not produce air pollution or greenhouse gases. Harnessing renewable energy is critical as we try to achieve IIT Kanpur's net zero commitment aligned with our sustainable developmental goals.

With the generous support from our distinguished alumnus Mr. Bhadresh Shah (BT/MME/1974), Managing Director, AIA Engineering Ltd., inauguration of a 200 KW Rooftop Solar PV Plant on the terrace of the New Core Lab was held on 23 February. 10 Invertors, each with a capacity of 20 KW are installed in this plant. It is expected to reduce carbon footprint on the campus by 233.60 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide per annum.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Bhadresh Shah for this support, and Mr. Tushar K. Chopra (BT/ME/1974) for spearheading this project.

We were also accompanied by Prof. S. Ganesh, Officiating Director, IITK, Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni, Prof. Ashish Garg, Professor-in-Charge, Kotak School of Sustainability at IIT Kanpur, Mr. Kapil Kaul, CEO, IITK Development Foundation, and alumni from Class of 1974.