Kerala Agricultural University Signs MoU with ANERT to Launch Green Power Project

In a move towards sustainability the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT) to launch a 'green power project' across its campuses.

The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is a pioneering institution in India committed to agricultural research and education. With a focus on sustainability, it aims to become the first university in the country fully powered by green energy.

Solar photovoltaic power plants generate electricity from sunlight using photovoltaic cells. When integrated into farms, they provide clean and renewable energy, reducing electricity costs for irrigation and other agricultural operations.

This ambitious initiative aims to operate entirely on green energy and proves the university's commitment to environmental protection and its vision for a more sustainable future. It also aims to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future, inspire other educational institutions to follow suit and adopt green energy solutions, and send a strong signal to the world of Kerala's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.

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The MoU was formally executed on a Wednesday, with eminent figures in attendance, including Agriculture Minister P. Prasad, Revenue Minister K. Rajan, and Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty, highlighting the importance of this initiative.

The initial phase of the project will involve the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic power plants with a collective installed capacity of 600 kilowatts, which is expected to generate 7.68 lakh units of clean energy annually. These solar power systems will be installed on key KAU campuses in Vellanikkara (Thrissur), Tavanur (Malappuram), Vellayani (Thiruvananthapuram),  and Padannakkad (Kasaragod).

KAU's Vice-Chancellor, B. Ashok, has expressed ambitious plans to scale up the capacity to an impressive 10 megawatts in the future, envisioning a holistic green energy transformation that will significantly reduce the university's carbon footprint and set a pioneering example for educational institutions across the nation.

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The university's commitment to becoming a fully green-powered university is truly commendable and inspiring. At the university level, the project is expected to yield many tangible benefits, including; reduced reliance on fossil fuels and significant savings on energy costs, reduced carbon footprint and improved environmental performance, and enhanced reputation as a leader in sustainability.

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