Make solar heaters a must: KREDL chief

Bangalore, dhns:  To reduce consumption of electricity in a big way, it is imperative that solar heaters and CFL bulbs are made mandatory in the State, said Dr B Shivalingaiah, Managing Director, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited.

Speaking at a seminar on ‘Designs for Life Symposium and Exhibition’ at M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital auditorium on Saturday, the MD said Bangalore and its surrounding areas consumed 35 per cent of the electricity generated in Karnataka. Usage of water heaters and bulbs was the reason for heavy consumption.

“If usage of solar heaters is made mandatory in the State, 800 to 1,000 megawatts of power can be saved daily during peak hours.  Similarly, by using CFL bulbs 1,000 megawatts of electricity can be saved daily ,” he said. It is important to take all steps possible to minimise the consumption of electricity. The 22.5 crore animal population in India is one of the richest resources we have. Cow dung can be converted to methane and used for generating electricity, he added.