Rooftop Solar PV in affordable housing
The two-sensor based particulate matter monitors are installed at Trikon Baug and RMC East Zone Offce. iThe Krantiveer Khudiram Bose social housing complex (called 11A) consists of 5 buildings with a total of 140 dwelling units. At full occupancy, common amenities i.e. lifts, lights and pumps, will consume 3000 units of electricity per month. To encourage the adoption of solar PV in social housing, a 30 kWp grid connected solar PV system is installed, as a first step.
The social housing complex has an association which will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the system. The solar PV system will generate 3600 units of electricity per month (43,200 kWh per year), which has a potential to reduce 35 tCO2e GHG emissions per year. The system will consist of 100 poly-crystalline PV panels of 315Wp capacity each, which are mounted on a frame at a 21 degree panel tilt.
The solar PV system will be operated and maintained by the implementation contractor for a period of 10 years from commissioning. Overall responsibility for the safety, security and periodic cleaning of the panels will lie with members of the township.