Under the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) envisaged by the Centre in association with the state government, the Hubli Electricity Supply Company (Hescom) has identified 10 such offices where solar panels will be installed.

 

The Rs 38.66-crore project aims at producing 100KW power.

 

Sources said the offices of deputy commissioner, court complex, Belagavi Urban Development Authority, superintendent of police, Belagavi City Corporation, Central Excise and Customs and State Bank of India's main branch in Khanapur Road 

 

will have rooftop solar energy producing units.

 

Apart from all these places, Hescom will also install solar panels in its offices.

 

Hescom executive engineer Babaleshwar told TOI that the MP Suresh Angadi-headed committee has approved the project."Once the project is approved by the Centre, tender and work order process will begin. The whole project will be completed 

 

in one year," he said.

 

The Union energy ministry plans to utilize solar energy to meet the energy requirements of the nation. Under the solar energy policy, the Centre is providing 75% of grant for the installation of solar power generating units.

 

Special category states will get 90% grant for solar energy generation plants. If the project is completed and commenced well before the stipulated time, the Centre will give an additional 15% grant.