The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has directed its officials to explore the possibility of installing “solar trees” in residential complexes of government employees.
The move intends to promote renewable energy and reduce carbon footprint by the CPWD, the prime construction agency of the central government.
According to an official, the concept of “solar trees” was first implemented at the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial built by the CPWD at Dandi in Gujarat, and the agency is getting a good response for it.
Around 41 “solar trees” have been installed in the memorial complex to meet its energy requirement.
