Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has embarked on its first off-grid electrification project. To be implemented in Goa, CESL has signed an agreement with Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) for the purpose.
The agreement between CESL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), and GEDA is for the installation of solar PV-based home lighting systems for households in Goa, which are currently so remote that have remained without proper power supply.
Under the Agreement, CESL willinstall and maintain solar PV systems for five years under the Remote Village Electrification (RVE) programme of the Government of Goa.
According to Tarun Tayal, General Manager CESL and a signatory to the agreement, “We are very proud to engage on off-grid electrification for the Government of Goa. Energy access is a basic need for all homes, and a basic necessity for development. This project with GEDA is important for India’s energy transition and will contribute to encouraging other energy departments of other states.”
Representing the state nodal agency in the agreement, Sanjeev Joglekar, Member-Secretary, GEDA, said, “The solar lighting programmeis a significant step towards consolidating Goa’s transition towards a green energy state. GEDA has been working across the state to promote adoption of cleaner energy, solar, and efficient lighting, which is beneficial not only for its people but also for the environment. We are very happy that CESL came forward to do this for Goa.”
Featured photograph (source: heraldgoa.com) showing a rural area in Goa is for illustration only
