Archive · 26 Dec 2025
CCA Punjab Telecom Signs Solar Power MoU
The CCA Punjab Telecom Circle in Chandigarh signed an agreement with Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd (CPDL) to share solar power.
They will set up a 50 KW solar power station.
The extra power made will be sold to CPDL.
This will help the office save money on electricity and make some extra money.
It will also help the environment.
The CCA Punjab is one of the first offices in India to do this.
The director of CPDL promised to help them with this plan.
This agreement shows how government offices and power companies can work together to use green energy and take care of the environment.
CCA Punjab Telecom Circle signed an MoU with CPDL for net metering and solar power sharing.
The CCA office will commission a 50 KW solar power substation.
Unutilized solar power will be sold to CPDL on a net metering basis.
The initiative aims to reduce electricity expenditure, generate additional revenue, and promote environmental conservation.
CCA Punjab is one of the first offices in the Department of Telecommunications to undertake such a venture.
- Who
- CCA Punjab Telecom Circle and Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd (CPDL)
- What
- Signed an MoU for net metering and solar power sharing
- When
- On Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To reduce electricity expenditure, generate additional revenue, and promote environmental sustainability
- Organizations Involved
- CCA Punjab Telecom Circle, Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd (CPDL)
- Agreement Type
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Purpose
- Net metering and solar power sharing
- Solar Power Capacity
- 50 KW
- Key Officials
- VN Tandon (Controller of Communications Accounts, Punjab), Dr Mandeep Singh (Joint Controller), Arun Kumar Verma (Director, CPDL)
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Initiative Impact
- Reduction in electricity expenditure, additional revenue generation, environmental conservation