NASHIK: Solar rooftop panels are to be installed on all Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) buildings to save energy bills. A work order has been given to a private agency M/s Sangam Advisor Ltd. under the smart city mission. An official of NMC said, “The project will be managed under
The power generated by these solar panels will be given to the MSEDCL through net metering. There are a total of 16 NMC buildings where the rooftop solar panels will be installed.
“We will be able to save around Rs 1 crore per year on power supply bills. This is a significant amount. The cash-strapped NMC will get some respite thanks to the solar rooftop panels,” said the official.