Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India's First Geothermal Net Zero Building Inaugurated in Jhansi
The Indian Army has built a special building in Jhansi that uses the earth's heat to power itself, making it very energy efficient.
This building uses technology like smart lights and solar panels.
It can keep itself cool and warm using the ground's natural temperature, which cuts down on how much electricity it needs.
It was built quickly, in less than four months.
The building also helps the government's goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2047.
The Southern Command of the Indian Army inaugurated India's first geothermal net zero energy building in Jhansi.
The building utilizes geothermal energy to maintain a balanced internal environment.
The facility was constructed in less than four months.
It is equipped with smart lighting, energy-efficient automation, and a solar rooftop system.
The project supports the government's carbon neutrality goal by 2047.
- Who
- The Southern Command of the Indian Army.
- What
- Inauguration of India's first geothermal net zero energy building.
- When
- The inauguration happened on Thursday.
- Where
- Jhansi, India.
- Why
- To build climate-conscious defense infrastructure and support carbon neutrality goals.
- Location
- Jhansi, India
- Organization
- Southern Command of the Indian Army
- Type
- Geothermal net zero energy building
- Features
- Smart lighting, energy-efficient automation, solar rooftop
- Construction Time
- Less than four months
- Environmental Benefit
- Offsets over 50 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually