KARACHI: On direction of Mayor Karachi, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) building is set to reduce its electricity costs with installation of solar energy system.

As per KMC spokesperson, solar project, worth Rs 20 million, which includes panels, inverters and wiring, is expected to generate 650 to 700 units of electricity per day. Total of 259 solar panels have been installed on roof of KMC building, with initial phase supplying 30 percent of building’s daily electricity needs, estimated at around 400 kilowatts. Installed system has current capacity of 150 KW, with plans for gradual expansion.

Once project is completed in 15 days, solar energy will power all KMC offices. Additionally, during weekends and holidays, surplus electricity will be sold back to grid, as KMC has obtained NEPRA license for system. This marks significant step towards sustainable energy use in municipal offices.