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India’s JNPT to tap on solar energy for powerIndia’s JNPT to tap on solar energy for power

India’s Jawaharla Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) will tap on solar energy by installing solar power plant on several rooftops in the surrounding township and commercial premises, reports said.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

September 30, 2016

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The use of solar energy will allow the port to reduce its dependency on conventional electricity from the grid.

“This green initiative by JNPT is part of its push towards becoming the most sustainable energy generation port organisation in India,” India’s ministry of shipping said in a statement.

JNPT is expected to get a payback on its investment on rooftop solar within 2.5 years, the local media reported.

“This 822 kWp of solar rooftop capacity is being installed at an expense of INR45m ($674,000), supported by a 15% subsidy from SECI (ministry of new and renewable energy),” said the statement from the ministry of shipping.

JNPT is India’s largest container port, handling more than 4m teu of box volumes a year.

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Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

 

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