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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Mar 2: A two-day national level seminar-cum-workshop on ‘Utilization of Solar Energy for Power Generation – Greennxt’, organised by department of Economics and Physics of St Agnes College, was inaugurated St Agnes College on Friday March 2.
Shivashankar, assistant general manager, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), who inaugurated ‘Greennxt’ said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be part of this workshop. KREDL, started in 1996, works as a nodal agency. We coordinate between the ministry of New and Renewable Energy and regulate the total conservation of energy. KREDL also train students of five colleges in Karnataka regarding the maintenance and operations of solar panel. This two-day workshop will definitely help students to know the necessity of solar energy.”
MLA JR Lobo said, "It is good to see St Agnes College coming forward to conduct this two day national level seminar-cum-workshop. We have hydel power which is the cheapest power until now. These days there is less rain and it is being difficult in the production of hydel power. Thermal power is another option, but the cost of production is more and is not environmental friendly. Cheap energy sources leads to industrial revolution. If the cost of solar panels is less, we can get solar energy and simultaneously have development in the industrial sector.
“Chief minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated world's largest solar park set up at an investment of Rs 16,500 crore at Pavagada in Tumakuru district spanning across 13,000 acres spread over five villages. We should take fullest advantage of solar power, be the brand ambassador of solar power and protect the environment. Protect the globe with less pollution and take it to the next generation,” he said.
MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik said, "I congratulate the organisers for conducting this workshop. Energy is the important aspect in our life. The greed and selfishness nature of mankind has led to the exploitation of environment. We should produce energy without damaging the environment and utilize it.”
During the seminar, there will be five different sessions on solar energy and its uses. Experts in the field will guide the participants about solar energy and finance options for the project. Besides this, companies like Sunray, Vikramsolar, Delta, Enphase, Solaredge, Sunmatric, and Refusol will come and demonstrate about the rooftop projects and raise awareness and knowledge on solar power. People those who have already used this energy will share their experience.
Chief whip of Legislative council Ivan D’Souza, principal of St Agnes College Sr Dr Jeswina, convenor and HOD of economics Sr Dr Venissa, co-convenor and HOD of Physics Mariola C Pinto and others were present.