UP PRIMARY SCHOOLS BASK IN SOLAR POWER

In Lucknow district, Solar photovoltaic cells were installed in 10 government primary schools, by the Non conventional energy development agency. ( NEDA)

• The cells have a 240 watt capacity and run on 12 V, 120 AH batteries, used for each computer in the schools. They have a backup time of four hours.
• The cells trap solar energy from the sunlight. This is then converted into electricity and stored in an installed battery bank, for use even at night. These batteries can also be charged by an AC supply when it is available.
• Each unit of the SPV system costs around Rs. 53000/-.