The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a Rs 4.26-crore rooftop solar power project covering 11 municipal facilities across Mumbai, with a targeted combined generation capacity of approximately 700 kW. The initiative will include 10 fire stations and the civic body’s Municipal Printing Press in Byculla, aiming to lower electricity expenses and increase the use of renewable energy.
The project is part of the BMC’s broader efforts to expand clean energy adoption across municipal infrastructure. It follows earlier solar power installations at the Bhandup Complex and several municipal schools, further advancing the civic body’s sustainability objectives.
Solar Panels Planned At 11 Municipal Facilities
The installations will be undertaken under the Municipal Corporation’s ‘Net Zero Municipal Action Plan’, which seeks to encourage rooftop solar systems and reduce dependence on conventional electricity sources.
The 10 fire stations identified for the project are located in Colaba, Dadar, Nariman Point, Bandra, Borivali, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Goregaon, Dindoshi, Mulund and Mankhurd. The eleventh location is the Municipal Printing Press in Byculla.
Electricity generated through these systems will primarily meet the power requirements of the respective facilities. This is expected to bring down electricity bills while supporting the BMC’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
“This initiative reflects the Mumbai Fire Brigade’s commitment to sustainability, demonstrating that protecting the city and protecting the environment can go hand in hand. It is a meaningful step towards a greener and more sustainable Mumbai,” a senior civic official said.
The project, valued at Rs 4.26 crore, will be carried out by Sequon Greens Solar Systems Pvt. Ltd., which has been appointed as the contractor for all 11 installations.
Location-Wise Proposed Solar Capacity
Among the fire stations, Borivali will receive the highest proposed installation capacity of 75 kW. Bandra and Mulund will have 65 kW each, while Dadar and Mankhurd are earmarked for 60 kW apiece.
Colaba will receive 55 kW, followed by Nariman Point with 50 kW. BKC and Dindoshi will have 35 kW each, while Goregaon will receive 30 kW.
At the Byculla Municipal Printing Press, the proposed capacity includes a 100 kW system with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and a 70 kW installation without battery storage.
Through this initiative, the BMC aims to strengthen renewable energy infrastructure and move closer to its long-term Net Zero goals.
Source: The Free Press Journal
