Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has commissioned a 100 kW rooftop solar power system to reduce electricity costs, improve energy sustainability, and lower its carbon footprint.

Funded by Canara Bank under its corporate social responsibility initiative, the installation highlights the role of financial institutions in enabling clean energy adoption in educational institutions.

The installation is expected to generate approximately 150,000 kWh of electricity annually. With the university’s pre-installation consumption at around 35,000 units per month, the solar system is projected to reduce electricity costs by nearly 40%, improve energy cost predictability, and reduce dependence on grid power.

The project is estimated to have a payback period of four to five years.

The rooftop solar system was installed by Eshaan Energy as the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor. The system uses RenewSys bifacial solar modules, Sungrow inverters, and Polycab AC and DC cables, designed to ensure efficient generation and long-term operational reliability.

Educational institutions typically have stable daytime energy demand, making them well-suited for rooftop solar installations. The system is expected to offset approximately 120–130 tons of carbon emissions annually, supporting the university’s transition toward more sustainable operations.

The installation was carried out on a high-rise rooftop, where space constraints and policy-related challenges required careful planning and design optimization. The EPC contractor addressed these constraints through efficient system layout and execution strategies to maximize generation within the available area while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

In addition to financial benefits, the rooftop solar installations contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing dependence on conventional energy sources and supporting India’s broader renewable energy targets.

Eshaan Energy had earlier executed a 650 kW rooftop solar installation for Krishna Milk Union at its plant in Veeravalli, Krishna District. Eshaan Energy had also installed a 750 kW shed-mounted solar system for Prakasa Spectro Cast in Enikepadu, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh.

Mercom India hosts a pan-India ‘C&I Clean Energy Meet’ series, bringing renewable energy developers and commercial and industrial power consumers together to discuss options for adopting renewable energy. The next event will be held in Jodhpur on May 15, 2026.