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Udupi : There is an enormous amount of electrical energy necessary in every corners of the Sri Krishna Math. It is necessary in the present situation to have its own power plant to provide it. Hence, it has been decided to install a Solar unit in the premises of Sri Krishna Math, said Govindraj, Manager of Sri Krishna Math.

Addressing the press meet at Kanaka Mantap, Sri Krishna Math here on Friday, March 19, Govidraj said that the Solar Unit has been estimated cost is around Rs. 60 lac which a capacity of 135kwp.

He said that Admar Math Paryaya Sri Isapriya Theertha Swamiji has set out to implement an environmentally friendly project and we are happy to inform the devotees that they have the unique opportunity of engaging in this project.

With the adoption of this environmentally friendly solar power, the total power consumed in the Sri Krishna Math will be reduced by half. Paryaya Sri Swamiji hopes that the implementation of this plan in the Sri Krishna Math will strengthen the confidence of the Atmanirbhar project of the Honorable Prime Minister of India. Karnataka Bank has already contributed 1/3 of this project cost. Devotees are given the opportunity to receive the blessings of Lord Krishna by participating in the completion of this project.

Govidraj said that the present electricity bill has been Rs 2 lac monthly and yearly electricity bill Rs 24 lac. Daily energy generation 540 units/average, solar project 135kwp, monthly energy generation 16,200 units/months. Electricity rate Mescom 6.75/unit plus 9% tax. Monthly savings Rs. 1,50,000 and yearly savings Rs 18 lac. Payback period eight years. Total project cost Rs 60 lacs.

Balakrishna Acharya Asst. Manager of Solar Compnay spoke on the advantages of solar unit and maintenance procedures. U K Raghavendra Rao Engineer Udupi, Y N Ramachandra Rao, Srinivas Pejathyaya, Ganesh Hebbar, Purushotam Adve, Madhav Upadyaya and others were present during the press meet.